OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

His Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dear Mr President,

On behalf of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, I would like to express my most sincere congratulations on your reelection as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Your electoral victory represents a promising moment in your nation’s history and testifies to the renewed confidence which Azerbaijani people have placed in you to continue to chart the future course of your country. Your unrivalled experience of government will be a unique asset for Azerbaijan and enable you to continue to give the strong leadership which the country needs.

Being an observer member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Azerbaijan has been actively participating in the Forum’s activities and supporting joint work towards achieving the objectives of the Forum aimed at benefiting gas exporters in many areas. We would look forward to welcoming Azerbaijan among GECF full-fledged members in order to enhance and level up collaboration.

Please accept, Mr President, my sincere wishes for the success of your administration, for the personal well-being of yourself and your family and for the peace and prosperity of Azerbaijan.

I renew, Mr President, the assurances of my highest consideration, along with my best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Yury Sentyurin

Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum