To the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani

Your Highness,

On behalf of all the people of Azerbaijan and on my own, I would like to sincerely congratulate you and the people of your country on the national holiday of the State of Qatar.

We are satisfied with the current level of development of Azerbaijan – Qatari relations. I am confident that the cooperation between our countries both in the bilateral format and within the framework of international organizations will continue to develop and strengthen in line with the interests of our peoples.

On this auspicious day I wish you good health and every success in your activities, and peace and prosperity to the brotherly people of Qatar.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 11 December 2012.