Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

I heartily congratulate you on the occasion of your election as Chairman of the Justice and Development Party, which is the leading political force in Turkey, and your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey.

Fraternal Turkey has significantly developed and earned great influence on the international arena after the party that you head and represent came to power.

Azerbaijani-Turkish unity, strategic partnership and alliance further strengthened, developed and reached the current highest level through the will of our nations, who have been bound together by unbreakable ties throughout the history.

I believe that large scale, fruitful and active cooperation in all fields, our firm position and activity, which is based on mutual trust, respect and support on international issues, will further contribute to the development of our countries and prosperity of our nations.

I wish that led by you, the 65th government would do good for the people and state of the brotherly Turkey, and also wish you success in your responsible work.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, May 25, 2016