Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Archive photoMOSCOW, May 28. Russian President Vladimir Putin, in congratulating Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the Independence Day of the republic, noted the high level of Russian-Azerbaijani relations, the corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin website. «We note with satisfaction the high level of Russian -Azerbaijani relations. The Declaration on Allied Cooperation, signed in February, will undoubtedly contribute to the qualitative expansion of bilateral ties in all areas, which fully meets the interests of our friendly peoples,» the text of the telegram reads. Putin also noted the successes achieved by Azerbaijan in the social — economic development, stressed that the republic enjoys well-deserved authority on the world stage. In conclusion, the President of the Russian Federation wished Aliyev good health, and all the citizens of Azerbaijan — happiness and prosperity. .jpg» />The expert told about role and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Russia in the Caspian