To His Excellency Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa

Dear Mr. President,

I am pleased to extend my most sincere congratulations to you and, through you, to your entire people on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of South Africa – Freedom Day.

I believe that the friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between Azerbaijan and South Africa will continue to develop and expand successfully through our joint efforts, both on a bilateral and multilateral basis, in accordance with the interests of our peoples.

On this holiday, I convey my best wishes to you and wish the friendly people of South Africa lasting peace and prosperity.

Respectfully,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 24 April 2026