President of the Republic of Lithuania Valdas Adamkus sent congratulations to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the national holiday, the Republic Day, and wished peace and well-being to the people of the country.

"Our two nations went through many similar trials and tribulations in the past century. Therefore, we have always felt connected emotionally and linked by bonds of friendship. Independence Day of Azerbaijan is also dear and close to us," the President writes in the letter of congratulations.

President Adamkus underlines that today Lithuanian and Azerbaijani nations are linked by very special strategic ties that are strengthened even further by Azerbaijan‘s continuing efforts to develop relations with the European Union. The Head of State points out that Lithuania was and will always be a sincere friend and ally of Azerbaijan on its path of euro-integration.

"I am particularly delighted that our countries maintain dynamic bilateral cooperation contacts and exchange meaningful high-level visits. I am deeply convinced that our cooperation in the fields of energy and security will continue growing stronger," the President writes, adding that together Lithuania and Azerbaijan can make a significant contribution to security and stability in the region and in Europe.