Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, marking the national holiday of the Kingdom, Azeri-Press News Agency reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev’s message highlights the strong spiritual, religious, and cultural ties that bind Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the mutual trust and support that underpin the relationship between the two nations and expressed satisfaction with the current level of bilateral relations.
The letter mentions the expanding scope of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia, covering areas such as economy, trade, industry, investment, and renewable energy. President Aliyev specifically noted the role of Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power in developing renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan, including the Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant, which is set to become the largest in the Caucasus region.
President Aliyev also commended the collaboration between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia within international organizations like the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. He expressed optimism about the upcoming OIC Summit that Azerbaijan will host, further enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Concluding his message, President Aliyev conveyed his wishes for continued peace and prosperity for the people of Saudi Arabia and expressed confidence in the ongoing strengthening of relations between the two countries.