Makhachkala, August 4, 2016. The Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Dagestani Head Ramazan Abdulatipov on his 70th anniversary, the press service of Dagestani Head and Government Administration reports.

"Dear Ramazan Gadzhimuradovich! Please, take my congratulations on your 70-year anniversary. You are known and sincerely respected as authoritative politician and public figure, principled person with an active life position and citizenship. You always work at full capacity, effectively issue the serious multifaceted tasks and sincerely take care of Dagestan.

Today the strengthening of the economic potential of the Republic of Dagestan, increasing its investment attractiveness, social well-being of people depend on You, Your energy and experience. The most important thing is to preserve peace and inter-ethnic harmony in the region and in the North Caucasus as a whole.
I wish You success in Your responsible and demanded work, health, all the best."- the congratulatory telegram runs.