Your Majesty,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own, I would like to congratulate you and through you all the people of your country on the national holiday – the Independence Day.

I am sure that our efforts towards strengthening Azerbaijani-Malaysian relations, the friendship and cooperation between our countries will continue to contribute to the prosperity of our peoples.

On this auspicious day I send you my best wishes, and wish peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Malaysia.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 1 August 2012