From Stjepan Mesić, Former President of the Republic of Croatia

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

Your Excellency,

On the occasion of the Republic Day of Azerbaijan and the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, I cordially congratulate you and all Azerbaijani people and once again wish you a successful and prosperous mandate.

Croatia and Azerbaijan enjoy warm and friendly relations which will be further strengthened and expanded based on common values of our peoples and the political efforts of the leadership of our countries.

I also wish to convey to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations and my best wishes for your health and happiness and for the prosperity of the people of Azerbaijan.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Sincerely,

Stjepan Mesić

Former President of the Republic of Croatia