Njupuo Yap Mariatu, secretary-general of the International Civil Defense Organization, sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Əliyev.

The EPA reports in congratulations:

"Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. President!

I am delighted to extend my sincere congratulations to you on Independence Day and my wishes for prosperity and well-being for the Azerbaijani people.

I am pleased with the high-level cooperation between Azerbaijan and the International Civil Defense Organization. On May 2023-18, 19, during my official visit to your country, I was privileged to hold a productive meeting with Zati-ali.

I assure you that I am committed to working toward strengthening the prospects of our partnership in civil defense.

Please accept my highest respect."