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

Excellency Mr. President,

On behalf of the people of Iraq and on my own behalf, I congratulate you on the occasion of the national holiday of your country – Republic Day.

Taking this pleasant opportunity, I reaffirm the Republic of Iraq`s commitment to strengthening and developing bilateral relations in various fields in the best interests of the two friendly nations.

Dear Mr. President, I wish you lasting success and robust health and the friendly people of Azerbaijan development and prosperity.

Yours sincerely,

Fuad Masum

President of the Republic of Iraq