From Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia

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

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the government of Georgia, allow me to extend to you my sincerest greetings and cordial congratulations on the occasion of your birthday.

I am certain that close and firm relations, which are based on true friendship and mutual trust between our two countries and friendly people, will be further strengthened in the years ahead. I am strongly confident that such an exemplary partnership will continue to play a major role in the establishment of peace and security in the region.

Whilst expressing my warm compliments, coupled with our best wishes for sound health and happiness, Mr President, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Mamuka Bakhtadze

Prime Minister of Georgia