His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan is a most welcome opportunity for me to extend to Your Excellency on behalf of the Swiss Federal Council our sincere congratulations and our best wishes for the prosperity of your country as well as for your personal health and well-being.

İ am convinced that the mutual trust and friendship enjoyed by our two countries will deepen in the coming year.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Johann Schneider-Amman

President of the Swiss Confederation