His Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of your birthday.
Your rich political experience allows you to effectively address present-day global issues as well as support historical friendship existing between Russia and Azerbaijan.
I would like to especially emphasize your personal contribution to the friendly and neighborly relations between our countries. These relations will undoubtedly continue to serve well-being of both the Azerbaijani and Russian peoples.
Distinguished Ilham Heydar oglu, I sincerely wish you the best of health and every success in achieving your goals.
Sincerely,
Maxim Oreshkin
Minister of Economic Development of the Russian federation