Mohamed Shahabuddin, president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, sent a letter to President Ilham Əliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The EPA reports that the letter says:

"Ladies and gentlemen!

I am delighted to convey my warmest greetings and congratulations to you and your friend Azerbaijani people on Independence Day.

I am confident that the existing friendships between our countries will be strengthened in the future.

On this great day, I wish you good health, longevity and happiness, and peace, prosperity, and prosperity for the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Please accept my highest respect."