Federation Dmitry Medvedev made a telephone call to President Ilham Aliyev.
Dmitry Medvedev congratulated the Head of State on his 50th anniversary, wished him successes in his presidential activity.
President Aliyev expressed his gratitude to Dmitry Medvedev for the congratulations and attention.
The Presidents stressed successful development of the relations between Azerbaijan and Russia in various fields, noted importance of reciprocal visits and meetings to expand further bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

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On December 24, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin telephoned to President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
The Russian Prime Minister congratulated the Head of Azerbaijani State on his 50th birthday, and wished him strong health and success in his presidential activities.
President Aliyev expressed his gratitude to Vladimir Putin for the congratulations and attention.
The sides expressed hope for further expansion of bilateral ties.

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On December 24, President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili telephoned Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev.
Mikheil Saakashvili congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on his 50th birthday, and wished him successes in his presidential activity.
The Head of State thanked Mikheil Saakashvili for the congratulation and attention.
The presidents expressed assurance that Azerbaijan-Georgia relationship would further expand.

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On December 24, President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovich telephoned to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
The Ukrainian President congratulated the Head of Azerbaijani State on his 50th birthday, and wished him strong health and success in his presidential activities.
The Head of State expressed his gratitude to Victor Yanukovich for the congratulation and attention.
The Presidents expressed confidence the successful relations between Azerbaijan and Ukraine in different spheres would be further expanded.

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On December 24, President of Turkey Abdullah Gul telephoned Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev.
Abdullah Gul congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on his 50th birthday, and wished him strong health and successes in his presidential activity.
The Head of State thanked Abdullah Gul for the congratulation and attention.
The presidents expressed assurance that Azerbaijan-Turkey relationship would further develop in all spheres.

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On December 24, the ninth President of Turkey Suleyman Demirel telephoned Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev.
Suleyman Demirel congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on his 50th birthday, and wished him strong health and successes in his presidential activity.
The Head of State thanked Suleyman Demirel for the congratulation and attention.
The sides recalled the friendship between the national leader Heydar Aliyev and Suleyman Demirel.