President Ilham Aliyev has extended his congratulations to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on the occasion of Russia Day.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the congratulatory message states:
"On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate you and, through you, all the people of Russia on the occasion of the national holiday – Russia Day.
Relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation are based on traditions of friendship, good neighborliness, and mutual respect that have united our peoples for centuries. I note with satisfaction the active development of bilateral economic and trade cooperation, as well as the expansion of interregional and cultural-humanitarian ties.
I am confident that our joint efforts will continue to contribute to the development and strengthening of Azerbaijan-Russia relations, as well as our multifaceted cooperation within the framework of strategic partnership and alliance, for the benefit of our friendly countries and peoples.
Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, on this significant day, I wish you good health and success, and peace and prosperity to all citizens of Russia."
Russia Day, celebrated annually on June 12, marks the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in 1990. The diplomatic relationship between Azerbaijan and Russia has historically been characterized by high-level political dialogue and extensive cooperation in energy, transport, and humanitarian sectors, forming a key pillar of regional stability in the South Caucasus.
