From Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of the Republic of Mali

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

Dear Mr President,

It is with great pleasure that I extend, on behalf of the people of Mali and on my own behalf, my sincerest congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency and the government and people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the national holiday of your country, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.

Using this pleasant opportunity, I would like to reaffirm my constant commitment to strengthening friendship and fruitful cooperation between our two countries.

I wish Your Excellency the best of health and happiness, and the people of Azerbaijan prosperity.

Please accept, Your Excellency Mr President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Sincerely,

Ibrahim Boubacar Keita

President of the Republic of Mali