BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 12. President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory
letter to President of the Republic of Philippines Ferdinand
Romualdez Marcos.


"Dear Mr. President,


On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I
extend my sincere congratulations to you and, through you, to your
entire people on the occasion of the national holiday of the
Republic of the Philippines – Independence Day.


I believe that we will continue our joint efforts toward the
development and expansion of friendship and cooperation between
Azerbaijan and the Philippines in line with the interests of our
nations.


On this auspicious day, I wish you robust health and happiness,
and the friendly people of the Philippines peace and prosperity,"
the letter reads.