On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf I congratulate you and the whole people of Russia on your public holiday, Russia Day.
Today friendly Russia is successfully moving forward along the path of political, socio-economic and moral modernization.
For centuries Azerbaijan and Russia have been bound up by close ties of friendship, good neighborhood and mutual support.
I`m confident that our multifaceted cooperation and strategic partnership will continue developing in the name of prosperity of our peoples and countries, regional peace, stability and progress.
Esteemed Dmitry Anatolyevich,
I wish you strong health, happiness and successes in your state activity, and the whole people of Russia peace and prosperity.{nl}

Respectfully,

Ilham Aliyev,
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
May 23, 2011