From President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,

I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday!

Your work as president is rightly associated with the success of Azerbaijan, a modern state that is dynamically developing. The great achievements of your country in the economic and social sphere and its growing role in the international arena deserve a high assessment.

I highly value the friendly personal relationship between us. Your determination to expand strategic partnership, friendship and good neighbourly relations between Russia and Azerbaijan helps develop sustainable multifaceted cooperation between our states.

I am confident that the continuation of active mutual relations between Russia and Azerbaijan will not only serve the interests of our countries and peoples, but also help strengthen stability and security in the Caucasus.

I wish you strong health and the Azerbaijani people peace and progress.

Dmitry Medvedev,
The president of the Russian Federation,

Moscow, Kremlin, 18.12.2010.