President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of Iraq Abdullatif Jamal Rashid.
Report informs via AZERTAC that the letter reads:
"Dear Mr. President,
"On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I cordially congratulate you and all your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Iraq, and extend my best wishes.
"I believe that through our joint efforts Azerbaijan-Iraq relations will continue to develop and strengthen in an atmosphere of friendship and cooperation.
"On this festive day, I wish you good health, success in your activities, and the friendly people of Iraq everlasting peace and prosperity."