Your Majesty,

I cordially congratulate you and through you, your entire people on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your country’s national holiday – the Independence Day.

I believe that we will continue to put joint efforts for further strengthening and developing of friendship and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Malaysia in line with interests of our peoples.

I wish to note that the people of Azerbaijan stands in solidarity with the people of Malaysia in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic faced by the world.

On such remarkable day, I convey my best wishes to you and everlasting peace and prosperity to the friendly Malaysia.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 28 August 2020