Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko, has addressed a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, APA reports.
The letter reads:
"Dear Ilham Heydarovich,
Please accept my sincere congratulations on your birthday.
Your political career reflects the path of a leader who moves forward boldly, demonstrating principled stances, decisiveness, and responsibility for the fate of your country, while inspiring like-minded people and supporters with your energy.
Thanks to your many years of dedicated work, Azerbaijan has achieved remarkable results in socio-economic development, strengthening statehood, and enhancing its authority on the international stage.
I am grateful for your consistent attention to expanding Russian-Azerbaijani parliamentary dialogue. I particularly fondly recall my visit to Baku in March 2025 and deeply value your kind attitude toward me.
I wish you robust health and continued success in your important activities for the benefit of the friendly people of Azerbaijan.
Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration."