Dear Mr President,

I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of your election as President of the Republic of Iraq.

I am confident that the relations of friendship and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iraq will continue to develop and expand to the benefit of our nations.

I wish you robust health, happiness and success in your future endeavors for the prosperity of the friendly people of Iraq.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 4 October, 2018