Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your birthday.
The people of Uzbekistan sincerely rejoice in the successes of brotherly Azerbaijan in social and economic fields, as well as strengthening the country`s international prestige. All these successes are associated with your name, consistent internal and external policy pursued under your leadership.
I remember with great satisfaction the meeting with you in hospitable Baku and the talks in the atmosphere of mutual understanding and confidence.
I believe that the agreements made will be the foundation for strengthening the Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan strategic partnership for the benefit of our countries and peoples.
I want to take this pleasant opportunity to wish you, dear Ilham Heydar oglu, good health, family well-being and success in your responsible state activities, and progress and prosperity to the friendly people of Azerbaijan.
Sincerely,
 

Islam Karimov
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan