Your Excellency,

Assalaamu'alaikum Warahmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh.

It gives me much pleasure in sending my warmest congratulations to you and to the Government and people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on your Republic Day.

I wish you and your people happiness and prosperity. I appreciate the continued interest in developing our friendship and partnership both bilaterally and in our international cooperation especially in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

May Allah the Almighty bless Your Excellency and the people of Azerbaijan with further progress and prosperity.

Assalaamu'alaikum Warahmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh.

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei