Dear Mr President, 

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my most sincere congratulations to you and your people on the occasion of the public holiday of the South African Republic – Freedom Day.

I believe that friendship and cooperation between our countries will continue to develop and expand in the best interests of our peoples.

On this remarkable day, I wish you good health, success in your work, and your friendly people peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 24 April, 2017