Azerbaijani President Congratulates Iran on Islamic Revolution Anniversary
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent separate messages to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, congratulating them on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
In his message to Ayatollah Khamenei, Aliyev stated:
"Your Excellency Ayatollah Khamenei,
On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I sincerely congratulate you and the people of your country on the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran – the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
The relations between Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran are strengthened by the will of our nations, which have lived in friendship and good neighborliness for centuries and share common spiritual values. We attach great importance to the development of our intergovernmental relations and the expansion of cooperation based on these principles.
I believe that Azerbaijani-Iranian relations, built on mutual respect and good neighborly ties, will continue to develop in accordance with the interests of our governments and peoples, contributing to regional stability and security."
Aliyev also sent a congratulatory message to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, marking the occasion.
"I sincerely congratulate you and the beloved people of Iran on the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran – the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution," he wrote.
He further emphasized the significance of strengthening bilateral ties, stating:
"We place special importance on the comprehensive development of intergovernmental relations between Azerbaijan and Iran. The ties between our countries stem from our shared historical, religious, and cultural values, which closely connect our peoples."
Iranian people attended nationwide demonstrations on Monday in celebration of the 46th anniversary of victory of the 1979 Revolution which ended six decades of Pahlavi monarchy and founded the Islamic Republic in the country.
Hundreds of foreign guests, including scientific, political, and influential figures have covered the event.
Over 7,000 cameramen and journalists, including 200 foreign reporters, cover the massive rallies in Tehran and other cities.
The crowd of demonstrators in the rallies paid tribute to the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, under whose leadership the revolutionary movements triumphed over the despotic regime of Pahlavi on February 11, 1979.
Imam Khomeini had lived many years in exile, in Iraq and France, before returning home and leading a historical revolution that overthrew Pahlavi regime.
The 10-day period from the return of Imam Khomeini until the revolution’s victory is celebrated annually in Iran, and is known as the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn).
