From Pope Francis
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
It is with immense pleasure that I extend to Your Excellency and to your compatriots my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the national day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Recalling with pleasure my recent visit to your country, I pray for happiness and prosperity of each citizen of Azerbaijan.
May Your Excellency, leadership of your country and the people of Azerbaijan be blessed with Allmighty God`s mercy.
Sincerely
Pope Francis