Russian Leader congratulates Azerbaijani President

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

The message reads: ‘Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

Accept my cordial congratulations on the occasion of the Day of State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Achievements of Your country in economic, scientific-technical, social and cultural spheres are well-known. Azerbaijan enjoys deserved authority on the world arena, plays active role in settlement of pressing questions of the international agenda.

With great satisfaction I note that the Russian-Azerbaijani relations basing on strong traditions of friendship, good neighborhood and mutual respect develop positively. Political dialogue, multi-aspect practical cooperation and partner interaction in regional affairs continuously extend. I am convinced that all this fully answer the interests of the Russian and Azerbaijani people, promotes activation of integration processes within the Commonwealth of Independent States.

I wish you, dear Ilham Heydarovich, robust health, happiness and new successes, and the citizens of republic – well-being and prosperity.
Yours faithfully,
Vladimir Putin
President of the Russian Federation’


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