President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc exchanged congratulatory letters on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The letter of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev reads:

"23 September marks the 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. It is on this memorable milestone that, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I cordially congratulate you and your friendly people and offer my best wishes.

"The foundation of the friendly and cooperative relations between Azerbaijan and Vietnam was laid by the national leader of our people Heydar Aliyev and Vietnam’s great son Ho Chi Minh back in the last century. I note with delight that in the last 30 years, these relations have continued successfully, developed along an ascending trajectory and reached their present level.

"We attach great significance to developing Azerbaijan-Vietnam relations. We are pleased with our interstate relations based on solid ground and productive cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and other spheres.

"In the meantime, I wish to highlight our constructive cooperation stemming from trust and mutual support within international organizations, particularly the UN and the Non-Aligned Movement. We are grateful for Vietnam’s support and just position concerning our country’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and inviolability of its internationally recognized borders based on the norms and principles of international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

"Today, there are ample opportunities to expand the scope of our partnership in economy and trade, energy, transportation, agriculture, investments and other spheres. I believe we will continue our joint efforts to solidify the ties between Azerbaijan and Vietnam and further expand our bilateral and multilateral cooperation in line with the interests of our peoples.

"I seize this opportunity to wish robust health and success to you and everlasting peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Vietnam."

The letter of President of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc reads:

"Dear Mr. President,

"On behalf of the state and people of Vietnam, it is my honor to send you and the people of Azerbaijan the warmest congratulations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Azerbaijan.

"It is gratifying to see that, over the past 30 years, the traditional friendship between the two countries has been continued, strengthened and developed. With the joint efforts, two countries have built good traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation, actively contributing to the development of each country, creating solid foundation for cooperation between the two countries.

"I deeply believe that, with the will and determination of the leaders of two nations, with the joint efforts of the ministries, agencies and localities, and the ties between the two people, the traditional cooperation between Vietnam and Azerbaijan will be further strengthened and expanded, for the mutual benefit of two countries, for the peace and development of the world.

"May the traditional friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Azerbaijan be further strengthened and developed.

"I wish you, Mr. President, good health, happiness and success in your noble tasks."