President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
Modern.az reports that the letter says:
"Dear Ilham Heydar oglu.
Please accept my most sincere congratulations on the national holiday - Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan has achieved great success in economic and social spheres, gaining deserved respect in the world arena.
We attach great importance to our friendly and allied relations with Baku. I am confident that we can ensure the further development of fruitful bilateral cooperation in various fields, as well as partnership interaction in regional and international issues, through joint efforts. Undoubtedly, this meets the fundamental interests of the peoples of Russia and Azerbaijan, and continues in the context of strengthening security and stability in the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea.
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, I wish you good health and success, and all your compatriots peace and progress."
