Aliyev receives Turkish delegation

DM Monitoring

BAKU: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation led by Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey Hulusi Akar.
The delegation includes Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Yasar Guler, Commander of the Turkish Land Forces Umit Dundar, and Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces Adnan Ozbal.
While, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter to Zoran Milanovic, President of the Republic of Croatia.
“Dear Mr. President,
I was deeply saddened by the news of casualties and destruction as a result of an earthquake that hit your country. On the occasion of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, the families and the loved ones of those who were killed and all the people of Croatia, and wish the injured the soonest possible recovery,” the letter said.
Dalia Itzik, Former President of Israel, Member of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center sent a letter to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
“Dear Mr. President,
I am happy and proud to congratulate you on your birthday, which as always is celebrated in the week that closes the year.
In the past year, even more than in your previous years as president, you faced unprecedented national and global challenges, and as usual demonstrated smart and considered leadership along with high ethics and morality, all for the benefit of your country, its citizens and its friends. For that you deserve all the praise.
About two months ago you started the 18th year of your presidency. In the Jewish tradition, the number 18 has a special gematric meaning, which deeply expresses the choice of “life”.
In this spirit, and as a proud member of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, whose global work is invaluable, it is my honor and privilege to wish you many more years of good, healthy and prosperous life, in which you will continue to demonstrate remarkable vision, uncommon wisdom, and exemplary leadership.
Please pass my best regards and sympathy to the first lady, Her Excellency, Madam Mehriban Aliyeva and your wonderful daughter Leyla.
With great respect and a happy and successful new year,” the letter said.
Meanwhile, First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has congratulated the people of Azerbaijan on 31 December-World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year.
In a post on her official Instagram page, Mehriban Aliyeva said: “Dear fellow countrymen! I congratulate you on the occasion of 31 December- World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year and extend my best wishes to each of you.