Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his Azerbaijani colleague Ilham Aliyev on his birthday and drew attention to his achievements. Putin’s telegram to Aliyev was published Web site Kremlin.
According to the Russian president, under Aliyev, Azerbaijan is achieving economic success and also playing an important role in regional and international relations. Putin also noted that the Azerbaijani leader’s contribution to strengthening allied relations between Russia and Azerbaijan is difficult to overestimate.
The President of the Russian Federation expressed his readiness to continue joint work and constructive dialogue and wished Aliyev well-being, happiness and health.
Before reportedHe said that Ilham Aliyev will participate in the early presidential elections. Voting will be held on February 7, 2024.
Aliyev assumed the office of President of Azerbaijan for the first time on October 31, 2003. If he wins the 2024 elections, he will become president for a fifth term.
Previously in Russia statedThey are confident that Aliyev will come to the informal summit of the CIS.