Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich, I extend my sincere congratulations to you on your taking office as the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are bound together by centuries-long ties of friendship and cooperation. I am confident that these intergovernmental relations, which rest on good traditions, will continue developing and strengthening to the benefit of our peoples and countries. I wish you, dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich, the best of health, happiness and success in your activities as the head of state.Sincerely,   Ilham AliyevPresident of the Republic of AzerbaijanBaku, 20 March, 2019