Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended his congratulations to the President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, in a letter marking the National Day of the Republic of Albania, APA reports. In his message, President Aliyev conveyed his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President Begaj and the people of Albania, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between the two nations. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev expressed satisfaction with the ongoing development of Azerbaijan-Albania relations, which are rooted in strong traditions and mutual trust. He emphasized the importance of their effective cooperation within international organizations and noted the recent high-level visits that have further invigorated their bilateral ties. The Azerbaijani leader also expressed optimism about the future, stating his belief that both countries will continue to work together to strengthen their friendship and partnership, both bilaterally and in br oader multilateral contexts. President Aliyev concluded his letter by wishing President Begaj good health, happiness, and success, as well as peace and prosperity for the people of Albania on this significant occasion.