Dear Mr. President,

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and the people of your country on the occasion of the public holiday of Ukraine – Independence Day.

Azerbaijan and Ukraine are bound together by traditionally strong friendship and cooperation.

I dо hope that we will continue our joint efforts towards preserving and developing these traditions, expanding our cooperation in the interests of our people.

On this auspicious day I extend my best wishes to you, and wish the friendly people of Ukraine peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 20 August 2014