Your Majesty,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I am pleased to congratulate you and all the people of your country on the occasion of the national day of Japan, the Emperor`s Birthday.

On this remarkable day, I wish you the best of health and happiness and the friendly people of Japan everlasting peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 20 December, 2018