Putin Congratulates Aliyev on Azerbaijan's Independence Day

Baku, Azerbaijan - Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, extended warm congratulations to Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, on the occasion of the country's Independence Day. The congratulatory message, published on the Kremlin's official website, highlighted the strong and friendly nature of the relationship between the two nations. "Your country is steadily progressing on the path of socio-economic development," Putin's message stated, further emphasizing his confidence in the continued growth and prosperity of Azerbaijan. The message also underscored the importance of the close partnership between Russia and Azerbaijan in international affairs. This positive message reflects the strong diplomatic ties between the two countries and their commitment to a future of collaboration and mutual benefit. The video accompanying this news story provides a visual representation of the close ties between the two nations.