Your Excellency, 

On the auspicious occasion of the celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 28 May 2015 the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa join me in conveying to Your Excellency, the Government and people of the Republic of Azerbaijan our warmest greetings and sincere congratulations.

May I take this opportunity to express my wish for Your Excellency`s good health and also reaffirm our desire to further enhance and consolidate the excellent bond of friendship that exists between our countries.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma

President of the Republic of South Africa