From Gurbangulu Berdimuhammedov, President of Turkmenista

His Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

It is my pleasure to extend my most sincere congratulations to you and through you to all the brotherly people of your country on the occasion of the national holiday of Azerbaijan - Republic Day.

I am confident that the high level of cooperation and mutual understanding between our two countries will be a reliable foundation for developing and strengthening mutually beneficial relations for the prosperity of our peoples.

Taking this pleasant opportunity, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes for your robust health, happiness and well-being, and for peace, progress and prosperity of the brotherly people of Azerbaijan.

Best regards,

Gurbangulu Berdimuhammedov

President of Turkmenistan