To academician Roald Sagdeev

Dear Roald Zinnurovich,

I extend my sincere congratulations to you and your loved ones on the occasion of your 85th jubilee.

The formation and development of a number of areas of contemporary science is associated with your name, and your multifaceted research activity.

Academician Sagdeyev school enjoys great popularity thanks to its fundamental discoveries in plasma physics, hydrodynamics and space research fields. Your very valuable researches have been highly recognized all over the world.

In our country you are known as a friend of Azerbaijan who made a great contribution to the strengthening of international scientific relations. We highly appreciate your valuable recommendations as adviser on the State Program on the establishment and development of space industry in Azerbaijan as well as on the launch of our country's first satellite into orbit.

The fact that you were awarded "Dostlug" Order, one of the high state awards of Azerbaijan, is indicative of recognition of your exceptional services.

On this remarkable day, I once again congratulate you on the occasion of your jubilee, and wish you the best of health, success and prosperity.

Mehriban Aliyeva

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 26 December, 2017