President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.
“Elchi” reports that the letter states:
“Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,
On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate you and, through you, all Russians on the national holiday – Russia Day.
Relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation are based on traditions of friendship, good neighborliness, and mutual respect that have united our peoples for centuries. I note with satisfaction the active development of bilateral economic and trade cooperation, as well as the expansion of interregional and cultural-humanitarian ties.
I am confident that our joint efforts will continue to contribute to the development and strengthening of Azerbaijan-Russia relations, as well as multifaceted cooperation in the vein of strategic partnership and alliance, for the well-being of our friendly countries and peoples.
Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, on this remarkable day, I wish you robust health and success, and peace and prosperity to all citizens of Russia.”