Dear Madame Governor-General,

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my sincere congratulations to you and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Commonwealth of Australia.

I believe that we will continue to make joint efforts to develop relations between Azerbaijan and Australia in a spirit of friendship, in line with the interests of our peoples, and to further our mutually beneficial cooperation.

On this festive day, I wish you robust health, success in your endeavors, and lasting peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Australia.

Respectfully,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 23 January 2026