From To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

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

Mr. President

On the occasion of the 108th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I extend my most sincere congratulations to you and the people of Azerbaijan on behalf of the State and people of Vietnam.

As a close friend of Azerbaijan, Vietnam closely follows and rejoices in the successes achieved by your country under your leadership in its development and in strengthening its position in the international arena.

I note with satisfaction that over the past period, the traditional friendly relations and strategic partnership between our countries have been steadily strengthening and developing. I am firmly convinced that the relations between Vietnam and Azerbaijan, built on this foundation, will continue to develop in the future, contributing to the progress of both countries, the well-being of our peoples, as well as to peace and development throughout the world.

Mr. President, I wish you robust health, happiness, great success in your high state duties as well as continuous progress for the Republic of Azerbaijan, and prosperity for your people. I look forward to your visit to Vietnam in the near future.

Respectfully,

To Lam

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam

President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam