President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, AzerNEWS reports.

"Your Majesty,

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I sincerely congratulate you and, through you, your entire people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Kingdom of Sweden. I wish you robust health and happiness, and your people lasting prosperity," the letter reads.