Dear Nursultan Abishevich,

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 the Republic of Kazakhstan – Independence Day.

Azerbaijani and Kazakhstan are bound together by close ties of brotherhood, time-tested friendship, cooperation and strategic partnership.

Under your leadership, the brotherly Kazakhstan is confidently moving forward on the path of strengthening its reputation on the global scale. I appreciate and recall with great sincerity our recent meetings and discussions.

I am confident that the traditionally friendly relations, multifaceted ties and mutual support between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan will further meet the best interests of our people and make a comprehensive contribution to the development and flourishing of our countries.

Dear Nursultan Abishevich,
On this auspicious day I wish you good health, happiness and success and the friendly people of Kazakhstan peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 12 December 2014