The first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, congratulated the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on the occasion of the national holiday.

Axar.az presents the text of the congratulations:

His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,

Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

I extend my heartfelt wishes for the continued rapid development and prosperity of your country, as well as the achievement of the noble goals and aspirations of your people under your leadership.

I firmly believe that the strong friendship and cooperation established between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan will continue to grow and develop fruitfully for the benefit of our peoples. I also hope that the mutual respect between us will flourish for many years to come.

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, on this remarkable day, I wish you good health and great accomplishments, and peace and happiness to the fraternal people of Azerbaijan.

Best regards,

Nursultan Nazarbayev

First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan