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

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

Your Excellency, Dear Brother,

On the occasion of your country’s Independence Day, I convey to Your Excellency my most sincere congratulations and best wishes.

I wish you robust health and happiness, and the Government and the people of the brotherly Republic of Azerbaijan continued development and prosperity.

We express our highest consideration and esteem to Your Excellency.

Your Brother,

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia