His Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dear President, dear brother,

I cordially thank you for your letter of sincere congratulations and wonderful wishes on the occasion of my birthday.

Our cooperation, which is developing at the level of strategic partnership, strengthens our fraternal relations and contributes to regional prosperity and stability. I do believe that our relations will further develop in all areas and assure you that I will continue doing my utmost for this cause.

Taking the opportunity, I extend my most sincere congratulations to you as you celebrated your birthday on December 24. I wish you robust health, happiness and success in your endeavors for prosperity of fraternal Azerbaijan.

Sincerely,

Binali Yildirim
Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey