Dear Ms President,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Croatia – Statehood Day.

I believe that Azerbaijan-Croatia friendship and cooperation will further develop and expand in the best interests of our peoples.

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

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, June 22, 2015