BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 27. On August 27,
Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the
Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, sent a congratulatory
letter to the First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
Mehriban Aliyeva.
''Dear Mehriban Arifovna,
Please accept my sincerest congratulations and best wishes on
the occasion of your birthday.
Your many years of fruitful service, exceptional
professionalism, and unwavering devotion to the Republic of
Azerbaijan have earned you well-deserved respect both in your
Motherland and beyond its borders. Your energy, care for the
citizens, and unwavering dedication to high moral and spiritual
values continue to drive major social, cultural, and charitable
initiatives that strengthen public solidarity and preserve
Azerbaijan’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
In Russia, your personal contribution to the development of
Russia-Azerbaijan cooperation and the advancement of traditional
good-neighborly ties between our peoples is held in high regard. I
am confident that our bilateral relations will continue to be
enriched with new content and find practical expression in vital
joint initiatives.
Dear Mehriban Khanim, I am very happy that warm friendly ties
have been established between us. Your wisdom, remarkable elegance,
and innate dignity foster an atmosphere of trusting dialogue that
always leaves the most pleasant impressions.
I wish you robust health, family happiness, welfare, and new
successes. May you always be surrounded by the love and care of
your loved ones, and may the support of your colleagues and friends
help you realize all your noble initiatives.
Please accept the assurance of my highest consideration,'' the
letter reads.