Vladimir Putin congratulates Ilham Aliyev

On December 24, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Azerbaijani President on his birthday. The Russian leader wished his Azerbaijani counterpart the best of health and successes in his activities to develop the Azerbaijani state and the prosperity of Azerbaijan, Report states, citing Azertag.

President Ilham Aliyev thanked for the attention and congratulations.

During the phone conversation, the presidents hailed the successful development of friendly relations based on strategic partnership in all areas. They expressed confidence that the bilateral cooperation would continue expanding and strengthening.