Dear Islam Abduganievich,

Please accept my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the public holiday of the Republic of Uzbekistan – Independence Day.

Under your leadership brotherly Uzbekistan has made impressive accomplishments in strengthening statehood and the rule of law, and in socio-economic sphere.

I am confident that having deep historical roots, traditionally friendly relations and mutual support between our peoples will continue to be a solid foundation for dynamic development and the deepening of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan cooperation and partnership.

Dear Islam Abduganievich, on this remarkable day I wish you robust health, happiness and success, and the brotherly people of Uzbekistan peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, August 29, 2016