Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-Speaking Countries Mehmet Sureyya Erden congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on his birthday.

APA reports that the congratulatory letter says:

"To His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

His Excellency Mr. President,

On behalf of the Secretariat of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-Speaking Countries (TURKPA) and on my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday, and I am very pleased to convey my best wishes.

Purposeful and successful state policy aimed at the well-being of the people and comprehensive development of the country has raised the reputation of brotherly Azerbaijan and ensured that it takes its rightful place in the international world.

Under your leadership, Azerbaijan is making an important contribution to ensuring sustainable peace and security in the region and strengthening the unity of the Turkic world.

I express my deep gratitude to you for your constant attention to the efficient operation of TURKPA as a parliamentary measure of cooperation between Turkish states and for the conditions created by the government of Azerbaijan.

Taking advantage of this pleasant opportunity, I congratulate you once again, I wish you good health, success in your activities and all your initiatives, and peace and prosperity to the people of Azerbaijan."