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

Dear President,

Dear friend,

Please accept my sincere congratulations on your birthday! Your active work, ability to effectively resolve major state issues and find compromises in resolving international issues, have rightfully earned you high reputation and respect throughout the world.

In the coming year, I wish you good health and every possible success. Enormous tasks lie ahead of you, to be the president of a large and strong country, both economically and militarily, a country that is important in international relations.

Today's world is facing numerous challenges, some of which were unimaginable not long ago. Our future depends on how we, meaning the entire world, will cope with them.

I also take this opportunity to wish you, your family and your homeland all the best in the New Year.

Sincerely,

Stjepan Mesić

Former President of the Republic of Croatia