My dear brother, President Ilham Aliyev,
We welcomed with great joy the victory of our friend and brother Azerbaijan in the Eurovision song contest held in Dusseldorf, Germany on May 14, 2011.
Azerbaijan`s triumph brought great satisfaction to the Turkish people as well.
Your Excellency, in your person, I cordially congratulate Azerbaijan on this victory.
I wholeheartedly wish You good health, happiness and friendly and brotherly people of Azerbaijan well-being and prosperity.{nl}

Abdullah Gul
President of the Republic of Turkey
Ankara, May 17, 2011