To HE Mr. Victor Yanukovich, President of Ukraine
Dear Victor Fyodorovich,
On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on behalf of myself, I offer my sincere congratulations to you and the whole people of Ukraine on your country`s state holiday - the Independence Day.
Friendly Ukraine is today resolutely moving forward on the path towards strengthening statehood and order, and carrying out socio-economic reforms. The country enjoys growing prestige within the international community.
I`m confident that good traditions of friendship and mutual support, overall cooperation between Azerbaijan and Ukraine, our bilateral relations will further rapidly develop and strengthen for the good of our peoples and countries.
Dear Victor Fyodorovich,
I wish you strong health and successes, and the friendly people of Ukraine peace and prosperity.
Respectfully,
Ilham Aliyev,
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, August 1, 2012