Your Excellency,
On behalf of the Azerbaijani people and on my own behalf, I cordially congratulate you and your people on your country's public holiday-Independence Day.
I am sure that development of Azerbaijan-Malaysia relationship, expansion of our friendly and cooperative ties will further serve the interests of our peoples.
I extend my best wishes to you and wish the friendly people of Malaysia peace and prosperity.{nl}

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