Esteemed Mr. President,
On behalf of the Azerbaijani people and on my own behalf, I cordially congratulate you and your people on the national holiday of your country - Day of the Republic.
I hope that we will continue our efforts to strengthen intergovernmental relations and friendly ties and develop our bilateral and multifaceted cooperation.
I wish you robust health and successes in your activities and the friendly people of Macedonia peace and prosperity.{nl}

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, July 14, 2010