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

Dear Mr President,

I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of your re-election as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

I remain committed to supporting the strengthening of relations between our states and societies. Germany stands ready to further support Azerbaijan as a partner on the way of political and economic modernization in the future.

I wish you every success in your high state post.

Sincerely,

Angela Merkel

Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany