Dear Mr. President,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my sincere congratulations to you and all your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Independence Day.

I am confident that friendship and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Afghanistan will continue developing and expanding.

On this remarkable day, I wish you robust health and success in your activities, and the friendly people of Afghanistan peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, August 16, 2016