On behalf of the people of Italy and on my own behalf, I sincerely wish the people of Azerbaijan peace and prosperity on the occasion of the National Day.

Italy and Azerbaijan have long ago entered the phase of fruitful cooperation that benefits from strong and long-term friendly relations between our people and is enriched at the meetings held on various levels.

I hope that as part of your country’s broader relations with the European Union, our close cooperation and joint initiatives resulting from this will be further strengthened.

With these hopes, I wish you robust health and the people of your country prosperity.

Sincerely,

Sergio Mattarella,

President of the Italian Republic