King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a letter to President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of National Salvation Day.

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

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

It is on the occasion of your country’s Independence Day that we extend our sincerest congratulations to Your Excellency. We wish you the best of health and happiness, and the government and people of the brotherly Republic of Azerbaijan sustainable development and prosperity.

With respect and appreciation to Your Excellency,

Your brother,

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,

King of Saudi Arabia