President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev have congratulated wife of the President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva on her birthday, reports Interfax-Azerbaijan.

Putin referred to Aliyeva as “a real friend of Russia”, expressing confidence that the relations “will grow effectively for the welfare of the Russian and Azerbaijani peoples and for strengthening of stability and security in the region from now on as well”.

The Prime Minister of Russia “is certain that further expansion of the multi-plan cooperation and implementation of joint prospective projects in various sectors fully meet the interests of Russia and Azerbaijan”. Medvedev wished Aliyeva health, happiness and success.