World leaders have sent congratulatory letters to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on the occasion of his birthday.

Axar.az presents the letters:

From Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China

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

Dear Mr. President,

On the occasion of Your birthday, I have the honor to extend to You my sincere congratulations and best wishes.

Under our strategic leadership, China–Azerbaijan relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership are developing rapidly. Political mutual trust between our two countries continues to strengthen, and mutually beneficial cooperation is steadily advancing, with international interaction being implemented fruitfully.

Over the course of this year, we have met twice, and the important agreements we reached are being effectively and comprehensively put into practice.

I attach great importance to the development of relations between China and Azerbaijan and am ready to make every effort with you to achieve new results in our comprehensive cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of our two countries.

I wish you good health and well-being.

Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

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From Rumen Radev, President of the Republic of Bulgaria

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

Dear Mr. President,

Please accept my warmest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your birthday!

I take this pleasant opportunity to express my conviction that, as a result of our joint efforts, the strategic partnership and excellent relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Azerbaijan will continue to actively develop and deepen in the future.

I recall with pleasure our meetings over the past few years, which always took place in a constructive and friendly atmosphere, during which the strategic relations, the expansion of the fruitful contacts, and the active political dialogue between our two countries have been reaffirmed in both bilateral and multilateral formats.

I hope that your long-delayed visit to Bulgaria, in connection with the opening of Shusha Park in the city of Veliko Tarnovo, for which we have made such great efforts with you, will be possible to take place in 2026, regardless of the current political crisis in Bulgaria.

Following the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), to the successful holding of which your personal commitment and participation undoubtedly contributed, I remain ready to continue the dialogue at the highest political and state levels between our two countries in 2026, including during the Summit, which Azerbaijan will be organizing for the first time within the framework of the upcoming 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).

Wishing you good health, prosperity, and success in your highly responsible endeavors, please accept, esteemed Mr. President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Rumen Radev

President of the Republic of Bulgaria

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From Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan

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

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,

Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your birthday.

Under your wise leadership, fraternal Azerbaijan has achieved remarkable successes in strengthening its statehood, enhancing its international authority, and improving the well-being of its people.

I would like to express my satisfaction that Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations, founded on strong principles of good neighborliness, friendship, and mutual understanding, have recently gained new momentum. These relations are distinguished by a high level of mutual trust and openness, providing a solid foundation for their continued successful development.

On this joyful occasion, I wholeheartedly wish you robust health, happiness, family well-being, and continued success in your state activities, as well as peace, further progress, and prosperity to the fraternal people of Azerbaijan.

Respectfully,

Serdar Berdimuhamedov

President of Turkmenistan

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From Mikhail Mishustin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation

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

Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

On behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your birthday.

Under your leadership, friendly Azerbaijan is confidently advancing along the path of large-scale transformations aimed at developing the national economy and social sphere, improving the well-being of citizens, and strengthening its authority on the international stage.

I would particularly like to note your constant attention to strengthening Russian-Azerbaijani relations in the spirit of good-neighborliness and mutual respect. In implementation of the decisions taken at the highest level, trade, economic, and investment cooperation is steadily developing, promising joint projects are being brought to life, and interregional ties and business contacts are expanding.

I am convinced that further enhancing practical cooperation and advancing new mutually beneficial initiatives across various fields fully align with the interests of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

I fondly recall our conversations, which always take place in an open and trusting atmosphere. I look forward to continuing our constructive dialogue.

İ wish you, dear Ilham Heydarovich, good health, prosperity, and further success in your responsible state activities.

Sincerely,

Mikhail Mishustin

Prime Minister of the Russian Federation

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From Valentina Matvienko, Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation

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

Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

Please accept my sincere congratulations on your birthday.

Your political career reflects the path of a leader who moves forward boldly, demonstrating principled stances, decisiveness, and responsibility for the fate of your country, while inspiring like-minded people and supporters with your energy.

Thanks to your many years of dedicated work, Azerbaijan has achieved remarkable results in socio-economic development, strengthening statehood, and enhancing its authority on the international stage.

I am grateful for your consistent attention to expanding Russian-Azerbaijani parliamentary dialogue. I particularly fondly recall my visit to Baku in March 2025 and deeply value your kind attitude toward me.

I wish you robust health and continued success in your important activities for the benefit of the friendly people of Azerbaijan.

Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Valentina Matvienko

Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation