Dear Mrs. President,

I would like to congratulate you and through you all the people of your country on the national holiday – the Day of Restoration of the Lithuanian State.

Today Azerbaijani-Lithuanian relations are developing successfully. The strong links of friendship that link our nations have a positive impact on the steady expansion of our cooperation in the political, economic and cultural spheres.

I am confident that our efforts towards strengthening bilateral relations and comprehensive development of mutually beneficial cooperation will continue to serve the interests of our people and the prosperity of our countries.

On this auspicious day I send you my best wishes for good health and every success in your activities, and peace and prosperity for the friendly people of Lithuania.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 11 February 2013.