OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
From Ismail Serageldin, Co-Chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center
His Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr President,
Wishing Your Excellency the best of health and happiness on your birthday. May you leave many happy returns.
It has been a privilege to be able to work with you as you gave new meaning to the legacy of the Great Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi, and to witness how Baku and Azerbaijan have been transformed under your leadership.
May you have a Happy Birthday and many more to come.
Ismail Serageldin
Co-Chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center
Vice President of the World Bank (1992-2000)
Emeritus Librarian and Founding Director of the Library of Alexandria