BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. The President of the
Republic of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, has sent a
congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports.


''Your Excellency,


On the special occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic
of Azerbaijan, it gives me great pleasure to convey, on behalf of
the people of Singapore, to Your Excellency and your people, our
warmest congratulations and heartfelt wishes for the continued
peace, progress, and prosperity of your country,'' the letter
reads.