From George Abela, President of the Republic of Malta

Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, it is with great pleasure that I convey heartfelt greetings and felicitations on my own behalf and on behalf of the People of Malta to Your Excellency as well as to the Government and the People of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
I avail myself if this opportunity to wish Your Excellency good health and serenity, as well as continued progress to your people. I also express my confidence that the excellent relations that exist between our two countries will continue to be strengthened for the benefit of our two Peoples.

George Abela
President of the Republic of Malta

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From Quentin Bryce, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I wish to convey to you and to the Government and people of Azerbaijan my warmest wishes, together with those of the Australian Government and people.
Australia and Azerbaijan enjoy any shared approaches to international peace and security. I welcomed the twentieth anniversary of our diplomatic relations and look forward this year to the establishment of an Azerbaijani Embassy in Australia, which will contribute to further development of bilateral ties.
I wish the Republic of Azerbaijan a peaceful and successful presidential election in October, 2013. This will follow soon after Australia`s federal elections in September, 2013 – both being important expressions of our shared commitment to democracy.
The Australian Government is honoured by the international community`s confidence in electing Australia onto the United Nations Security Council for 2013-2014. We firmly believe contemporary challenges require global solutions and multilateral institutions, such as the UN, provide the best means for collective solutions. Australia is committed to engaging with the Republic of Azerbaijan on issues before the Security Council and looks forward to working together with you on issues of mutual interest in the years ahead. I comment the successful presidency of Azerbaijan in the Security Council in 2012 and Azerbaijan`s continuing contributions to the ISAF mission to Afghanistan.
May I express my confidence that the friendly relations existing between our two countries will continue to prosper in the coming year.
Yours sincerely,

Quentin Bryce
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

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From Mohammed Waheed, the President of the Republic of Maldives

Your Excellency,
On the historic occasion of the Anniversary of the proclamation of your Independence, I wish to convey warm felicitation and sincere good wishes of the Government and the people of the Maldives and those of my own, to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of Azerbaijan.
Please also accept my personal best wishes for your good health and happiness, and for further progress and welfare of the people of Azerbaijan.

Mohammed Waheed
President of the Republic of Maldives

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From the President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
I congratulate you and the people of Azerbaijan on the national holiday – the Republic Day.
In carrying out its own sovereign policy, Azerbaijan has achieved significant economic and social progress. Azerbaijan`s achievements are recognized by the international community, as is evidenced by the important international events and meetings regularly held in Baku.
I avail myself of this opportunity to note with satisfaction that the Belarusian-Azerbaijani cooperation is growing stronger every year. Our personal meetings have clearly demonstrated the significant potential for further development of bilateral cooperation. I am convinced of the need for maintaining a constant fruitful dialogue and look forward to our meeting in Azerbaijan soon.
I sincerely wish you, dear Ilham Heydar oglu, good health, happiness and new achievements in the highest public office in the name of peace and prosperity for the brotherly people of Azerbaijan.

Sincerely,
Alexander Lukashenko
President of the Republic of Belarus

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From the President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano

Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the day of national independence of your country, I express my sincere wishes for peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Azerbaijan on behalf of the people of Italy and on my own behalf.
The fruitful cooperation existing between our two countries is based on strong and deep-rooted friendly relations and the gradually expanding partnership in the economic and cultural spheres. I believe in the future of our mutual cooperation for a further strengthening of the strategic partnership that serves the interests of our countries.
It is with this spirit that I wish you personally and your people good health.

Giorgio Napolitano
President of the Italian Republic

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From Emperor Akihito of Japan

Your Excellency,
It is with great pleasure that I convey to Your Excellency my most sincere congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of Azerbaijan – the Republic Day. I wish you happiness, and your people prosperity.

Akihito
The Emperor of Japan

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From the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu!
I heartily congratulate you on the national holiday of Azerbaijan – the Republic Day.
Your country has made remarkable progress on the path of socioeconomic, technological and cultural development. The active role of Azerbaijan in international affairs is also generally recognized.
Russian-Azerbaijani relations are based on long-standing traditions of friendship and good neighborliness. I am confident that together we will ensure the further development of a constructive political dialogue and practical cooperation in various fields. This will undoubtedly contribute to the welfare of our peoples and to the promotion of regional stability and security.
I wish you good health, happiness and success, and the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan well-being and prosperity.

Sincerely,
Vladimir Putin
President of the Russian Federation