Moscow: Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has extended his congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of his birthday. The communique was delivered through a letter, highlighting the cordial relations between the spiritual leader and the Azerbaijani president.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the congratulatory letter from Patriarch Kirill was reported, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong ties between religious and political leaders. This gesture of goodwill reflects the ongoing collaboration and mutual respect shared by the Russian Orthodox Church and the Azerbaijani leadership.