President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Russia Day.
APA quotes the letter as follows:
"I sincerely congratulate You and through You the friendly people of Russia on your country’s national holiday – Russia Day.
Under your leadership, the Russian Federation has made significant achievements in strengthening statehood and the rule of law, and constructing an efficient economy. Successive reforms in the political, social and economic life, harmony and stability in society, active foreign policy have all been a basis for strengthening the international influence of Russia.
The high level of the Azerbaijani-Russian intergovernmental relations as well as dynamic and comprehensive development of our cooperation in all areas is especially gratifying. I am convinced that our joint efforts will continue to focus on further expansion of strategic partnership and multifaceted cooperation between our countries, to strengthen the strong traditions of friendship, good neighborliness and mutual support between our nations.
Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, I wish you good health, happiness and success, and the friendly people of Russia peace and prosperity."
