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

Your Excellency, Mr. President,

On behalf of the people of Burundi and on my own behalf, I am honored to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency and the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your national holiday – Republic Day.

Using this pleasant opportunity, I would like to reaffirm my commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation between our people and nations.

Once again I extend our friendly and brotherly greetings. Please, accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Sincerely,

Pierre Nkurunziza

President of the Republic of Burundi