Esteemed Viktor Fyodorovich,
On behalf of the Azerbaijani people and on my own behalf, I cordially congratulate you and the friendly people of Ukraine on the public holiday-Independence Day.
I am sure that traditional friendly and partnership relations between Azerbaijan and Ukraine are developing comprehensively and dynamically.
The expansion and deepening of our cooperation both bilaterally and within international and regional organizations will further serve the interest of our countries and peoples, as well as peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
I wish you robust health, happiness and successes and the friendly people of Ukraine prosperity and progress.{nl}

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, July 19, 2010