Dear Mr President,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my congratulations to you and the people of your country on the occasion of the nationalholiday of the Republic of Djibouti, Independence Day.

I believe that friendship and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Djibouti will further strengthen and develop to the benefit ofour nations.

On this remarkable day, I wish you robust health, success in your endeavours, and the friendly peopleof Djibouti peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 22 June, 2018