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PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATIONHIS EXCELLENCYMR. VLADIMIR PUTIN
On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan I offer to You and the people of Russia our heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the National Holiday of the Russian Federation - Day of Adoption of Sovereignty Declaration.
The achievements Russia has gained in strengthening statehood, and implementing political, legal, social and economic reforms, continue to rise the prestige of Your country in the international arena.
Development of relationship between Azerbaijan and Russia is also very satisfactory. I am happy that our traditionally friendly and good-neighboring relations have been brought- of our peoples’ free will - up to the level of strategic partnership.
I am confident that open dialogue, mutual understanding, partnership and support peculiar to Azerbaijan-Russia relationship will always ensure dynamic and all-sided development of our cooperation, and contribute to establishment of peace, stability and security in the region.
Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, please, accept once again my congratulations and best wishes for Your good health and success in activity, and peace and prosperity of the friendly people of Russia.
Respectfully Yours,
Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, 2nd of June 2004