BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 9. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

The letter was published on the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.

"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 nation on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Singapore.

On this remarkable day, I wish you robust health, success in your endeavors, and your people everlasting peace and prosperity," the letter reads.