On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on his birthday. In a telegram, a text that was published on the Kremlin's website on December 24, Putin noted the prudence and foresight of Aliyev's decisions, and also described him as a wise statesman. In congratulating him on his 60th birthday, Vladimir Putin also expressed his intention to deepen cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan with the aim of developing a strategic partnership between the two states.
“You enjoy well-deserved prestige among compatriots and in the international arena as a wise and experienced statesman, capable of making balanced, far-sighted decisions even in the most difficult situations,” Putin addressed Aliyev in congratulating him on his anniversary. "Under your leadership, Azerbaijan has achieved universally recognized successes in the economic, social and other fields."
The head of the Russian state stressed that he values the friendly relations with the Azerbaijani leader.
“I would be glad to continue a constructive, meaningful dialogue with you and close joint work in the interests of further developing the Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership, as well as strengthening regional stability and security,” Vladimir Putin stressed.
In addition, the Russian President wished Aliyev good health, prosperity and success, and conveyed his heartfelt greetings to his family.
As RIA Novosti clarifies, Putin also phoned Ilham Aliyev.
“During the telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on his 60th birthday,” the Kremlin’s press service said. It also notes that the parties reaffirmed their common disposition to further strengthen the Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership.
TASS agency recalls that over the 18 years of his rule, Azerbaijan has strengthened its position in the international arena, increased its foreign exchange reserves by 40 times, achieved a significant increase in the standard of living of the population, and also implemented several large infrastructure projects and began exporting gas to Europe for the first time.
Thus, in the period from 2003 to 2008 alone, Azerbaijan's GDP grew 2.6 times. The 2008 crisis and the 2020 coronavirus pandemic could not but affect the indicators of the republic's economic development, as, incidentally, it happened all over the world. However, for example, the level of poverty in Azerbaijan has decreased several times over the years of the presidency of Ilham Aliyev.
As you know, Ilham Aliyev headed the country after the death of his father Heydar Aliyev, a historical figure in the history of Azerbaijan. Ilham Aliyev won the presidential elections four times - namely, in 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018.
Critics speak of the unipolarity of the country's political system, while supporters of Aliyev, the son, note that he is only fulfilling the existing demand of the republic's residents for stability and progressive development.
Observers note Ilham Aliyev's asset and the fact that he knows how to negotiate with major international players. For example, with Moscow ..
"Russia for Azerbaijan is a friend, a strategic partner, even, I would say, more than a strategic partner," said Ilham Aliyev.
Over the 18 years of his rule, Azerbaijan has strengthened its position in the international arena, increased its foreign exchange reserves by 40 times, achieved a significant increase in the standard of living of the population, and also implemented several large infrastructure projects and began exporting gas to Europe for the first time.
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