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

Dear Mr. President,

Please allow me to congratulate you and the citizens of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the country`s national holiday, Independence Day.

Relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan are of particular importance for Hungary. I am pleased that during Mr. President’s visit in January, we have elevated our relations to the level of an enhanced strategic partnership.

I can assure you that Hungary remains committed to the further dynamic development of the cooperation between our countries. I would like to thank you for our response to my invitation to the fifth Budapest Demographic Summit in September, confirming the high-level representation of Azerbaijan at the meeting.

I wish you good health and further successes in your responsible position.

Sincerely,

Katalin Novák

President of Hungary