His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency,I am pleased to extend to you my sincere congratulations on the anniversary of the national holiday of your friendly country - the Independence Day.Taking this opportunity, I express my wish for the continued development of the existing strong relations between our friendly countries and peoples.Dear Mr. President, I wish you long life, good health, and continuous progress and prosperity to the friendly people of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Respectfully,   Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahCrown Prince of the State of Kuwait