TEHRAN – In a message to Ilham Aliyev on Monday, President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the Azeri leader, government and nation on Republic Day, which marks the founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918.

The Iranian president said the great potential for bilateral ties as well as cultural, religious and historical bonds that the two nations have in common have created a “unique arena” for the enhancement of cooperation between the two neighbors in line with their mutual interests, president.ir reported.

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