From Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation

His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of Azerbaijan’s national holiday – Independence Day.

Your country is confidently moving along the path of socio-economic development and enjoys growing prestige on the international stage.

Russian-Azerbaijani relations are marked by friendship and alliance. I am confident that through joint efforts we will be able to further strengthen our constructive bilateral cooperation and partnership interaction in international affairs. This fully serves the interests of our peoples and contributes to enhancing security and stability in the South Caucasus and Caspian region.

I wish you, dear Ilham Heydarovich, good health and success, and to all citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan – peace and prosperity.

Respectfully,

Vladimir Putin

President of the Russian Federation