Dear Mr. President,

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 Republic Day.

I hope that development and strengthening of the friendly relations, which are being established between our countries, will always serve the interests of our peoples.

On this auspicious day I send you my best wishes for good health and every success in your activities, and peace and prosperity for the friendly people of your country.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 26 November 2012.