The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

Axar.az presents the letter text:

"Your Excellency.

On behalf of the people of the State of Qatar and on my behalf, I extend my sincere greetings and congratulations to you and your people on the occasion of the anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

I wish Your Excellency good health and happiness, and the people of Azerbaijan even greater prosperity and progress.

I also wish that the close relations between our countries continue to strengthen in the coming years."