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

Your Excellency,

I extend my sincere congratulations to you and to the friendly people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the national holiday of Azerbaijan, the Republic Day. I wish your friendly and brotherly people continuous progress and prosperity under your wise leadership, and Your Excellency good health.

Taking this opportunity, I express my great respect and reverence for Your Excellency.

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Deputy Supreme Commander of Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates