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

Mr President,

On the occasion of Azerbaijan`s national holiday - the Republic Day, I would like to extend to you my sincerest congratulations and wishes for peace and prosperity.

On this remarkable day, I would like to express my confidence that a high-level dialogue and relations between Romania and Azerbaijan will strengthen on a solid foundation of the bilateral strategic partnership.

Intensification and diversification of the bilateral economic cooperation including in strategic areas of transport and energy, represent important directions of relations between our countries.

Excellency, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Sincerely,

Klaus Werner Iohannis

President of Romania