From Xi Jinping, Chairman of the People's Republic of China

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

Dear Mr President,

I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to you on the occasion of your birthday.

China-Azerbaijan relations have maintained dynamic development tendency in recent years. Bilateral ties between the two countries continue developing in all areas, and cooperation as part of the joint construction of the “One Belt, One Road” is successfully underway.

I attach great importance to bilateral relations between China and Azerbaijan. I am ready to continue making joint efforts together with you in order to achieve new successes in China-Azerbaijan relations of friendship and cooperation to the benefit of our two countries and peoples.

I wish you the best of health.

Sincerely,

Xi Jinping

Chairman of the People's Republic of China