Dear Mr President,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my most sincere congratulations to you and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Finland - Independence Day.

On this remarkable day I extend my best regards to you, and wish the friendly people of Finland everlasting peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, December 5, 2016