BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 24. Governor of the Astrakhan Region of the Russian Federation Igor Babushkin has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports.
"Esteemed Ilham Heydarovich,
Please accept my assurances of the highest respect for You and my sincere congratulations on the occasion of Your birthday! From the bottom of my heart, I wish You good health, well-being, prosperity, and success in implementing Your planned initiatives!
Your efforts aimed at developing an economically prosperous state and improving the well-being of the Azerbaijani people have earned You well-deserved respect not only in Your native country but far beyond its borders.
The Republic of Azerbaijan has always been and remains a strategic partner of the Russian Federation in all areas of interaction, including at the interregional level. I highly value the established friendly ties between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Astrakhan Region and sincerely thank You for the support You provide in strengthening multifaceted mutually beneficial contacts with our region," the letter reads.