Esteemed Mr. Ghimpu,{nl}

On behalf of the Azerbaijani people and on my own behalf, I cordially congratulate you and your people on the national holiday - Independence Day.
I am sure that traditional friendly and partnership relations between Azerbaijan and Moldova will always develop and deepen in accordance with the interests of our countries and peoples.
I wish you robust health, happiness and successes and the friendly people of Moldova peace and prosperity.

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