His Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Excellency, My Brother,

Ilham Heydar oglu Aliyev,

I extend my most sincere congratulations to Your Excellency on the occasion of your country’s Republic Day.

I wish you robust health and happiness, and the brotherly government and people of the Republic of Azerbaijan greater development and prosperity.

Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Your brother,

Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia