Dear Rustam Nurgaliyevich,

I congratulate you on the occasion of your election as President of the Republic of Tatarstan.

I am confident that close friendly ties and good relations between our people will further strengthen and contribute to the dynamic development of multifaceted cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation.  

I also congratulate you and all Tatar Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha that embodies highest moral values as unity, benevolence and mercy.

I wish you robust health and happiness, and the friendly people of Tatarstan peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, September 18, 2015