From Rene van der Linden, Former President of the Senate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Honorary President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Chairman of Dutch-Azerbaijan Friendship Group

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

Dear Mr President,

With great pleasure and approval I noted your reelection as president of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

I attach great value to pass on to you and your country my sincere congratulations with your reelection. It is an expression of appreciation of your citizens for your successful leadership during so many years. I wish you and your country a stable and leading role in the region and prosperous development during your next term of leadership.

I would highly appreciate if we could meet during my next trade mission to Baku on the 15th and 16th of May.

Looking forward to visiting your beautiful country again.

Best regards with my continuing support,

Sincerely yours,

Rene van der Linden

Former President of the Senate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,

Honorary President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe,

Chairman of Dutch-Azerbaijan Friendship Group