Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to His Majesty Naruhito, the Emperor of Japan.

Axar.az presents the text of the letter:

Your Majesty,

On the occasion of the national holiday of Japan, your Birthday, it gives me great pleasure to sincerely congratulate you and, through you, your entire people, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, and to convey my best wishes.

On such a remarkable day, I wish you robust health, happiness, and success in your high endeavors, and the friendly people of Japan permanent prosperity and well-being.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 20 February 2026