Irpin mayor congratulates Azerbaijan: 'Freedom is never accidental. Neither is true friendship'

The mayor of Irpin city in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, Oleksandr Markushyn, has congratulated Azerbaijan on the occasion of May 28 - Independence Day, Report informs.

"Irpin congratulates Azerbaijan on the Proclamation of the Republic Day! On May 28, 1918, the independent democratic republic of Azerbaijan was born - the foundation of a free country was laid on this day, which today is a true friend and partner of the Irpin community and the whole of Ukraine," he wrote on X.

He reminded that thanks to the financial assistance of the Azerbaijani government and SOCAR, the lyceum No. 12 named after academician Zarifa Aliyeva in Irpin was restored and insulated.

"The city's polyclinic on Sadova Street was overhauled. New projects with the support of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, including important facilities for the life and development of Irpin, are ahead.

I thank the leadership of Azerbaijan, the government, the people and Ambassador Seymour Mardaliyev for their respect, support and unwavering position. Freedom is never accidental. Neither is true friendship. I wish prosperity to your people and country, as well as to our partnership. Congratulations, Azerbaijan!" he wrote.