Your Highness,

I extend my most sincere congratulations to you and through you to all the people of your country on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar.

I believe that the development of ties of friendship and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Qatar will further serve the best interests of our peoples.

On this remarkable day, I wish you robust health and happiness, and the brotherly people of Qatar lasting peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, December 15, 2016