Excellency,

On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to extend my very best wishes to you and to the people of Azerbaijan as your celebrate your country’s Republic Day.

Our two nations continue to work in the spirit of mutual cooperation. I look forward to enhancing people-to-people ties between our countries, as well as developing further opportunities for bilateral trade in sectors which are crucial to our countries` continued prosperity.

Once again, I wish you and your fellow citizens the very best on this occasion, and a happy and promising year ahead.

Yours sincerely,

David Johnston

Governor General of Canada