Mr. President,

Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you on the occasion of your re-election as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. I wish you and the people of Azerbaijan all the very best for the future.

I look forward to continue working with you on developing the dialogue and cooperation between NATO and Azerbaijan. I am confident that we will be able to deepen our partnership on the basis of the democratic values enshrined in the Partnership for Peace. NATO stands ready to support your reform efforts, including through an ambitious Individual Partnership Action Plan.

Let me wish you full success for your new term in office and I look forward to continuing our cooperation and dialogue.

Yours sincerely,

Anders Fogh Rasmussen

NATO Secretary General