Dear Alexander Grigoryevich,

On behalf of the Azerbaijani people and myself I cordially congratulate you and through you all the people of Belarus on the national holiday – the Independence Day.

Azerbaijan and Belarus are linked through historically friendly relations and cooperation. It is gratifying that today these relations have reached the level of strategic partnership.

I am confident that our joint efforts will continue to focus on the expansion of Azerbaijani-Belarusian bilateral relations and our multi-faceted cooperation. I have no doubt that our forthcoming meeting in Baku will contribute to that.

Dear Alexander Grigoryevich, on this remarkable day I wish you good health and success, and peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Belarus.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 27 June 2013