Vladimir Putin congratulated Ilham Aliyev

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

As reported by BAKU.WS, the message reads:

"Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

Please accept the warmest congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday - the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan has achieved impressive successes in the economic and social spheres and has earned well-deserved authority on the world stage.

We attach great importance to friendly, allied relations with Baku. I am confident that through joint efforts we will be able to ensure the further development of fruitful bilateral cooperation in various areas, as well as partnership interaction in regional and international affairs. This undoubtedly serves the fundamental interests of the Russian and Azerbaijani peoples and contributes to the strengthening of security and stability in the South Caucasus and the Caspian region.

I wish you, dear Ilham Heydarovich, good health and success, and to all your fellow citizens - well-being and prosperity."