On December 24, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the President of Azerbaijan on his birthday and wished him the best of health and success in his activities for the development of the Azerbaijani state and the prosperity of the people of Azerbaijan.

President Ilham Aliyev thanked for the attention and congratulations.

During the phone conversation, the presidents welcomed the successful development of friendly relations based on strategic partnership in all areas and expressed confidence that the bilateral cooperation would continue to expand and strengthen.