King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf sent a congratulatory letter to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Independence Day.

His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I wish to convey to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations and my best wishes for your health and happiness and for the prosperity of the people of Azerbaijan.

Carl Gustaf,

King of Sweden