On October 7, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

The head of state congratulated Vladimir Putin on his birthday, and wished him the best of health and new successes in his presidential activities for the prosperity of the people of Russia.

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin thanked President Ilham Aliyev for his attention and congratulations.

The heads of state stressed the successful development of the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Russia based on strategic partnership, and expressed their confidence that cooperation will continue to expand and strengthen.