Dear Mr Michel, I extend my cordial congratulations to you on the occasion of your election as President of the European Council.I hope that we will make joint efforts for further expansion of Azerbaijan-European Union relations, and comprehensive development and deepening of our cooperation.I wish you the best of health, happiness, and success in your future responsible activities. Sincerely,   Ilham Aliyev President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Baku, 18 July, 2019