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

Your Excellency,

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh

I wish to extend my sincerest congratulations to you and to the government and people of the Republic of Azerbaijan as you celebrate Republic Day.

I am very pleased with the friendly relations enjoyed by our countries and look forward to continue working with you to further enhance these ties in the coming years.

With my kindest regards and very best wishes for your continued good health and happiness and for the prosperity of the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan in this blessed month of Ramadan.

Wassalamu Alaikum Warahmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei