Ilham Aliyev congratulates Putin on successful organization of FIFA 2020 World Cup

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on successful organization of the FIFA 2020 World Cup.

"I sincerely congratulate you and the people of Russia on the successful organization of the 21st FIFA World Cup," the Azerbaijani President said in a letter of congratulations.

"The World Cup has become a truly unforgettable sporting event for all admirers of this most popular sport, for millions of fans," Ilham Aliyev noted.

"Having demonstrated the great power of sport that bring nations closer together, strengthens friendship and cooperation, the completed World Cup in Russia will rightfully go down in the history of the championships as an example of perfect organization, preparation and holding of such tournaments," he stressed.