From Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization

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

Dear Mr. President,

I extend my sincerest congratulations to Your Excellency and, through you, to your government and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your country's national holiday - Independence Day. I wish you good health, happiness, and success, and your people affluence and progress.

Taking this opportunity, I praise the bonds of solidarity that unite our countries and peoples, and express our pride in it.

I highly appreciate your position supporting the rights of freedom and independence of our people.

Please accept my best wishes.

Sincerely,

Mahmoud Abbas

President of the State of Palestine,

Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization