Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Ilham Aliyev on Independence Day, expressing confidence that Moscow and Baku will continue to promote effective cooperation in all spheres and channel efforts in regional affairs. The U.S. congratulated Azerbaijan on Independence Day. In a press statement, the U.S. Department of State said that Washington values its “relationship with Azerbaijan, having built a partnership over the last 32 years on mutual interests relating to security and energy cooperation”. Details in the video:
