Dear Mr President,

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I sincerely congratulate you and your people on the national holiday of the Republic of Benin, Independence Day.

On this remarkable day, I wish you good health, success, and your friendly nation peace and progress.

Yours sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 27 July, 2018