Dear Mr President,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my cordial congratulations to you and the people of your country on the occasion of the national holiday of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Independence Day.

On this remarkable day, I wish you the best of health, success in your activities, and the friendly people of Sri Lanka peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 31 January, 2018