Azerbaijan President congratulates Russian counterpart on Russia day

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on the country`s public holiday - Russia Day, AzerTAj state news agency reported.
The letter says friendly Russia successfully implements large-scale programs on modernization of economy and social sphere and improvement of political system. The country`s prestige increases and positions strengthen in the international community.
According to the letter, Azerbaijan-Russia friendly and neighborly relations based on trust and mutual support are deeply rooted in history.
The President expressed confidence that good traditions, inter-state relations and comprehensive cooperation would continue to develop for the interest of "our peoples, peace and stability in the Caucasus".
President Ilham Aliyev wished the Russian leader robust health, happiness, successes and all people of Russia peace, prosperity and progress.