13 Oct 2026
Vladimir Putin to Ilham Aliyev: together we will continue developing mutually beneficial Russia-Azerbaijan relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, according to the message published on the Kremlin's website.
In the conversation, the Russian leader "warmly congratulated the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on his birthday."
In addition, the Russian President sent a congratulatory telegram to Ilham Aliyev, in which he noted that the President of Azerbaijan "rightfully enjoys high authority among compatriots and abroad." "Under your leadership, Azerbaijan has achieved impressive success in the economic and social spheres," Putin said.
"Your personal contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between our states is great. I hope that we will continue to develop mutually beneficial Russian-Azerbaijani relations in all directions by joint efforts," the Russian leader's congratulatory telegram says.
Vladimir Putin wished Ilham Aliyev "best of health, prosperity and success in his state activities" and conveyed "heartfelt greetings" to his family.
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