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From the President of the People`s Republic of China His Excellency Mr. Hu Jintao
On the occasion of the National Holiday of Azerbaijan - the Day of Republic, allow me to convey my sincere congratulations and the best wishes to your Excellency and to the friendly Azerbaijani people in your quality on behalf of the Government of the People`s Republic of China, the Chinese people and on my own behalf.
In the course of recent years, the political stability is maintained in Azerbaijan under your Excellency`s leadership, the national economy develops swiftly, the lifestyle level of the people improved significantly, the might of state is increased.
As the partners which co-operate on the basis of friendship, we are pleased to notice it and wish wholeheartedly great successes to Azerbaijan in creative activities for the sake of country.
During 19 years elapsed since the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Azerbaijan, these ties evolved in sound and stable way. The mutual political confidence deepens further. Commercial and economic co-operation develops swiftly. Cultural relations and exchanges are broadening on permanent basis. We maintain the good relationship and support each other in international issues.
The development of long term and stable Chinese-Azerbaijani friendly relations is in line with main interests of our countries and peoples. Jointly with the Azerbaijani side, the Chinese side is ready to strengthen constantly our mutual political confidence, expand working co-operation, activate humanitarian ties and elevate our relations of friendship and partnership to a higher level.
I wish prosperity and might to your country as well as wellbeing and happiness to your people!
I express my best wishes of good health to your Excellency.
Very respectfully,
Hu Jintao
President of the People`s Republic of China