His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Dear Mr. President, I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of your birthday and the upcoming New Year. I am convinced that through our joint efforts Italian-Azerbaijani relations will continue to develop. Your Excellency, I once again congratulate you, and wish you the best of health and prosperity. Sincerely,   Sergio Mattarella President of the Italian Republic