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

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and on my own behalf, I have the great honor to extend our warmest congratulations to you on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Independence Day.

On this remarkable day, the Government of Venezuela reiterates its readiness to enhance the bilateral and multilateral cooperation mechanisms we have established with the Government of Azerbaijan in order to deepen the friendly ties between the two countries and implement mutually beneficial joint projects.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration and esteem.

Nicolas Maduro Moros

President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela