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From Ilyas Umakhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
I sincerely congratulate you on your brilliant re-election as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The convincing victory in the election is a well-deserved recognition of your unquestionable authority, a manifestation of deep respect and unwavering support of the Azerbaijani people which is shared by all the true friends of Azerbaijan. Of course, it is the best tribute to the memory of your great father and nationwide leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev. Russian society views your victory as a guarantee of a consistent policy on the comprehensive development of the traditional relations of friendship, good neighbourliness and trust-based interaction between the leaders of our countries.
I wish you good health, happiness and every success in the interest of prosperity and progress of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Sincerely,
Ilyas Umakhanov
Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council
Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation