President Aliyev congratulates President Putin on Russia's Day

"I am so glad that friendly Russia is making rapid advance towards strengthening statehood, democratic changes, increase in economic potential, and social progress," the message says.

According to AzerTAg, President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence that friendship and good-neighborhood between Azerbaijan and Russia based on bilateral cooperation, constructive dialogue and mutual understanding, will continue to serve interests of the two peoples, and promote security and progress in the region.