Mr. President,

On behalf of the people and Government of Algeria and on my own behalf, I convey to Your Excellency and the Government of Azerbaijan the most sincere congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Azerbaijan. I wish you happiness and the people of Azerbaijan progress and prosperity.

I avail myself of this opportunity to express our willingness to cooperate with you in strengthening the relations of friendship and cooperation linking our two nations.

Mr. President, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Sincerely,

Abdelaziz Bouteflika

President of the Algerian People's Democratic Republic