Excellency,
On the happy occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, it`s my pleasure in extending to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan, my sincere felicitations and warm congratulations and those of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka.
I am confident that the existing close and cordial relations based on mutual understanding and cooperation will be further strengthened for the mutual benefit of two countries.
Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health, happiness and personal well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
 

Mahinda Rajapaksa
President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka