The message of congratulations reads:
“Over the past years, Azerbaijan has achieved significant success in state organisation and consolidating economic potential. Its authority and position on the international scene has become even stronger.
In Russia, we value the traditions of friendship and good-neighbourliness that have been established historically between our countries and peoples. Particular cause for satisfaction is the successful development of multi-lateral and mutually beneficial intergovernmental cooperation, which in recent years has reached a level of genuine strategic partnership, and become an important factor in strengthening stability and security in the region.”