President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the State of Israel Reuven Rivlin.

Axar.az presents the text of the letter:

"Dear Mr. President,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own, I sincerely congratulate you and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of your country - the Independence Day.

I believe that the relations between Azerbaijan and Israel will develop and expand in the spirit of friendship and cooperation in the interests of our peoples.

On such a remarkable day, I wish you good health, success in your activities and the friendly people of Israel peace and prosperity ".