Vladimir Putin congratulated Ilham Aliyev

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory letter to his Azerbaijani colleague Ilham Aliyev.

As reported by BAKU.WS, the message states:

"Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of Azerbaijan's national holiday - Independence Day.

Your country is confidently moving along the path of socio-economic development and enjoys growing authority on the world stage.

Russian-Azerbaijani relations are of a friendly, allied nature. I am confident that through joint efforts we will be able to ensure further enhancement of constructive bilateral cooperation and partnership interaction in international affairs. This fully meets the interests of our peoples and is in line with strengthening security and stability in the South Caucasus and the Caspian region.

I wish you, dear Ilham Heydarovich, good health and success, and to all citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan - peace and prosperity".