Dear Mr. Governor-General,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of your country's national holiday – Australia Day.

Recent expansion of Azerbaijan-Australia relations is satisfactory.

The cooperation between our two friendly countries successfully continues both in bilateral format and within international organizations. I am confident that the constantly strengthening friendly relations between our two countries and peoples and our fruitful cooperation will further serve the development of our bilateral relations.

On this remarkable day, I wish you robust health, success in your activities, and the friendly people of Australia everlasting peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, January 23, 2017