Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich,

I extend my sincere congratulations to you on your taking office as the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are bound together by centuries-long ties of friendship and cooperation. I am confident that these intergovernmental relations, which rest on good traditions, will continue developing and strengthening to the benefit of our peoples and countries.

I wish you, dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich, the best of health, happiness and success in your activities as the head of state.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 20 March, 2019