The message reads in part:
“The successes achieved in the Republic of Azerbaijan in recent years in various areas of social-economic and political life vindicate the course chosen by the leadership of Azerbaijan and approved by the nation, which contributed to the country’s authority in the international arena.
“Your official visit to Moscow in February of this year opened up new vistas for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries. I am convinced that through joint efforts we will be able to further increase the mutually beneficial interaction between Russia and Azerbaijan in every area. Friendly, good-neighbourly relations based on the principles of equality and mutual respect meet the interests of Russia and Azerbaijan and strengthen peace and security in the Caucasus.”