Dear Mr. Maurer,

I sincerely congratulate you on being elected as President of the Swiss Confederation.

I pay big attention to the Azerbaijani-Swiss relations. I am confident that the ties of friendship and cooperation uniting our countries will continue to strengthen and develop in the interests of our peoples.

I wish you good health, happiness and every success in your future activities for the benefit of the friendly people of Switzerland.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 11 December 2012.