From Sergei Morozov, Acting Governor of Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation

His Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,

Allow me to express my deep respect to you and extend my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your birthday.

It is due to your efforts that Azerbaijan has gained high international reputation and made great strides in strengthening its statehood and overall development.

We highly appreciate your personal contribution to the strengthening of Russia-Azerbaijan relations and express our particular gratitude for your constant attention to the expansion of cooperation with the Astrakhan region in all the areas of mutual activities.

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, allow me to sincerely wish you long life, inexhaustible creative energy and personal happiness, as well as success and new achievements for the prosperity of your motherland.

Sincerely,

Sergei Morozov

Acting Governor of Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation