His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan On behalf of the government and people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, I sincerely congratulate you, the government and people of your country on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Azerbaijan – the Independence Day. I am confident that the traditional ties of friendship and cooperation between Korea and Azerbaijan will expand and develop in line with the wills and interests of the two countries’ peoples. I wish you success in your activity for the welfare of the people of your country. Sincerely,   Kim Jong-un Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army