His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Dear Mr. President.I am pleased to extend my sincerest congratulations and warm wishes to you on the occasion of the Independence Day of Azerbaijan. I wish you robust health and happiness, and to the government of Azerbaijan and its friendly people, prosperity and progress. Please accept assurances of my highest respect and esteem. Respectfully,   Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates