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

Your Excellency,

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I wish to extend, on behalf of the people, the government of the Republic of the Sudan, and indeed on my own behalf, our warmest congratulations to you and through you to the people and government of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

I would like to take this opportunity to express our satisfaction with the cordial relations that so happily exist between our peoples and the two countries, and wish them further prosperity and continued progress.

Please accept, Your Excellency, my best wishes for your personal good health as well as prosperity and well-being of the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Sincerely,

Omar Hassan Ahmed Al Bashir

President of the Republic of the Sudan