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

Dear Mr. President.

I convey my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency, the government of Azerbaijan and your brotherly people on the occasion of Novruz holiday. I wish you good health, happiness, and continued success in guiding your country and people towards further progress and prosperity.

Availing myself of the opportunity, I would like to express my intention to strengthen relations between our countries anchored on friendship, brotherhood and respect.

Please accept, Mr. President, my best wishes.

Mahmoud Abbas

President of the State of Palestine,

Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization