President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

"Your Highness,

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I sincerely congratulate you, and through you, your brotherly country on the occasion of the national holiday of the State of Qatar.

I am confident that we will persist in our joint efforts to strengthen Azerbaijan-Qatar relations based on good traditions, and expand the scope of our cooperation.

On such a remarkable day, I wish you good health, happiness, success in your endeavors, and the brotherly people of Qatar everlasting peace and prosperity," reads the letter.