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The congratulatory message said:

“Dear Mr President,

“Please accept my sincere congratulations on Bastille Day – a national holiday of the French Republic, which has come to symbolise the ideals of freedom, equality and fraternity for the entire world.

“It is my belief that the full development and strengthening of friendly relations and cooperation between Russia and France satisfies the interests of our peoples and contributes to the maintenance of security and stability in Europe and elsewhere.

“I expect that in the course of the upcoming negotiations in Sochi we will be able to give a new impetus to Russian-French ties and cooperation in the international arena.

“I wish you, Mr President, happiness and well-being, and the friendly people of France, peace and prosperity.”