Dear Mr. President! My dear friend!
On behalf of my nation, government and personally on my own behalf, I express my most sincere congratulations on your reelection as president of Azerbaijan in the presidential election held on 9 October 2013.
In this regard, I would like to note that I am very pleased with the peaceful and calm atmosphere of the election which has reflected the will of the friendly and brotherly people of Azerbaijan.
It is beyond doubt that your exceptional leadership, which is recognized throughout the world, has made an enormous contribution the present-day successes of the fraternal Azerbaijan, a country which epitomizes stability in the region.
I am absolutely convinced of your continued leadership in the development of relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan both in bilateral and multilateral formats. I am also confident that the joint steps taken on this basis will elevate our bilateral relations to an even higher level for the benefit of our peoples.
I take this opportunity to convey to you my most sincere wishes for good health and happiness, and those of well-being and tranquility to the people of fraternal Azerbaijan.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey
