His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, and through you, to the government and the people of your country.Taking this opportunity, I express confidence that the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between our two countries will continue to strengthen and develop. I wish you success in your efforts towards the socio-economic development of the country.   Kim Jong UnChairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea