Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, addressed a letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
EDnews reports that the letter says:
Dear Ilham Heydar!
Please accept my sincere congratulations on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Alirza Aliyev.
Your father was recognized as a prominent political figure in world history, a symbol of modern Azerbaijani statehood. As a worthy son of his people, he laid the foundation for the current development direction of the new Azerbaijan - a strong, prosperous republic that implements its independent and pragmatic policy in the international world.
In Russia, they highly appreciate Heydar Aliyev's great personal contribution to the continuous development of friendly neighborly relations between our countries.
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, I wish you good health, prosperity and success in the future, and peace and prosperity to all the people of Azerbaijan."