Tasnim- In a message to Ilham Aliyev on Monday, President Rouhani congratulated the Azeri leader, government and nation on the 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 the cultural, religious and historical values 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.

The Iranian president also wished success and prosperity for the Azerbaijani nation.

The Republic of Azerbaijan celebrated its national day on May 28.