Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, President of the Republic of the Philippines, as his country celebrates the national holiday - Independence Day, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the letter expresses President Aliyev's heartfelt congratulations on behalf of himself and the people of Azerbaijan. He extends his best wishes to President Marcos and the people of the Philippines on their national day.

The letter highlights President Aliyev's belief in the continued development of relations between Azerbaijan and the Philippines. He emphasizes the potential for these relations to grow in an atmosphere of friendship and cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally, aligning with the interests of both nations.

President Aliyev concludes his message by conveying his best wishes for peace and prosperity to the people of the Philippines on this festive occasion.