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

Excellency, my brother Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev,

On behalf of the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and on my own behalf, I extend to Your Excellency my warmest congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of your country – Republic Day.

I wish you robust health and happiness, and the brotherly government and people of Azerbaijan lasting development and prosperity.

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

Your brother,

Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia