OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

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

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,

On behalf of the people of Ukraine and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.

A hundred years ago the people of Azerbaijan established the first model of democratic development in the Muslim East. Under your leadership, the modern Republic of Azerbaijan demonstrates commitment to its ancient traditions of statehood and confidently moves forward towards the future progress of the developing country.

Since the restoration of its independence, Azerbaijan has been pursuing a persistent and principled foreign policy, which certainly helps significantly strengthen Baku's international influence on the global arena.

I would like to reiterate that Ukraine`s position on the issue of the restoration of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Azerbaijan within its internationally recognized borders remains unchanged. We also highly appreciate Azerbaijan`s consistent position supporting the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

I am confident that the enrichment of the relations of strategic partnership between our countries with practical contributions confirms the mutual deepening of comprehensive dialogue aimed at intensifying cooperation in all key areas.

Taking this pleasant opportunity, I would like to once again invite you to pay an official visit to Ukraine at your convenience.

Distinguished Mr President, I wish you the best of health, inexhaustible energy and success in all your plans and initiatives, and the friendly people of Azerbaijan peace, unity and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Petro Poroshenko

President of Ukraine