His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Your Excellency, my brother Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev,

It is on the occasion of your country’s national holiday - the Republic Day that we extend our sincerest congratulations to Your Excellency.

We wish you good health and happiness, and the brotherly people and government of the Republic of Azerbaijan sustainable development and prosperity.

With respect and appreciation to Your Excellency,

Your brother,

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia