Mirziyoyev congratulates Aliyev on his 63rd birthday

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. This was reported by the press service of the Azerbaijani President.

“Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, my respected brother, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your birthday and express my best wishes,” the message begins.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev highlighted Ilham Aliyev’s contributions to the comprehensive development of Azerbaijan, the restoration of territorial integrity and historical justice, the well-being and stability of the population, and the strengthening of the country's international standing. He praised Aliyev as a dedicated statesman and a true son of his people, contributing to unparalleled stability in the country.

Mirziyoyev also expressed high appreciation for Aliyev’s efforts to strengthen the historic friendship between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, emphasizing the continued expansion of multifaceted, long-term relations between the two nations. He expressed hope that strategic partnership ties, built on mutual trust and support, will further strengthen and develop for the common progress of both peoples.

In his message, Mirziyoyev congratulated Aliyev on his birthday, wishing him and his family a long life, good health, happiness, and success in serving the prosperity of the Azerbaijani people. He also wished peace, stable success, constant growth, and prosperity to the people of Azerbaijan.

For reference, Ilham Aliyev was born on December 24, 1961, in Baku, Azerbaijan. He is the son and successor of Azerbaijan's former president Heydar Aliyev. Since 2003, Ilham Aliyev has held the presidency and continued his father's policies. He has been re-elected five times (in 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018, and 2024).

It is also worth mentioning that on December 6 of this year, Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadir Japarov, on his birthday.