President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
The congratulation letter reads:
"To President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, His Excellency, Mr. Ilham Aliyev
Dear Ilham Heydar oghlu.
Kindly accept my sincere congratulations on the victory of the New Azerbaijan Party led by You in the snap parliamentary elections.
The results of the national voting have clearly demonstrated that the influence of the party led by You is high among Azerbaijani citizens.
I hope that the strategic partnership relations between our states will further strengthen.
I wish You and Your companions-in-arms success and stability and prosperity to the Azerbaijani people."