BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 22. President of the
Republic of Paraguay Santiago Peña has sent a congratulatory letter
to President Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports.


"Dear Mr. President,


On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, it is my pleasure to convey my sincere congratulations
to You on behalf of the people and Government of Paraguay, and on
my own behalf.


On this momentous holiday, I wish peace, welfare, and prosperity
to the brotherly people of Azerbaijan.


I also express hope for the further strengthening of the
existing friendship and cooperation between the Republic of
Paraguay and the Republic of Azerbaijan.


Taking this opportunity, I once again express my highest
consideration and deep respect to Your Excellency," the letter
reads.