We place special emphasis on expanding our ties with a friendly country and a reliable strategic partner, Italy, and are committed to enhancing our joint activities in the non-neutral sector and enriching us with new content.

The EPA reports that President Ilham Əliyev sent a congratulatory letter to Sergio Mattarella, the President of the Republic of Italy.

The head of state noted that our high-level political dialogue, numerous mutual trips, signed documents, and joint projects play an important role in identifying new directions of our cooperation.

"We highly value Italy's continued support for the development of Azerbaijan's relationship with the European Union. I am confident that the traditional friendship between Azerbaijan and Italy, our productive cooperation within both bilateral and European Union frameworks, will continue to expand with our joint efforts in accordance with the interests of our friendly peoples, and our strategic cooperation will deepen," the Azerbaijani President stressed.