Dear Emomali Sharifovich,

Please accept my congratulations on the occasion of the public holiday of the Republic of Tajikistan – Independence Day.

Azerbaijan and Tajikistan are bound together by historical friendly and multilateral cooperation ties. I am confident that thanks to our joint efforts traditionally friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan will strengthen and dynamically develop for the welfare of our peoples and prosperity of our countries.

Dear Emomali Sharifovich,

On this remarkable day I wish you good health, happiness and success, and the friendly people of Tajikistan peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 8 September 2015