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H.E. MR. ILHAM ALIYEVPRIME MINISTER REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
I congratulate you most sincerely that you gained victory at the Presidential elections and were elected as a President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
I believe with all my heart that stable and dynamic economic, social and cultural policy carried out in Azerbaijan will be further developing under your leadership and the prestige of Azerbaijan will be raising at the international stage.
I am sure that the torch of democracy and modernization, burnt by great politician and statesman, esteemed Heydar Aliyev, will bring the Republic of Azerbaijan to new heights under your leadership and turns this beautiful country into a model in Middle Asia and Caucasus.
As a businessman, proud for first investment eight years ago in Azerbaijan convey the best wishes to Your Excellency and wish success in your activities on the way of welfare and happiness of friendly and fraternal Azerbaijani people.
With deep respect,
Hussein BayragdarHonorable chairman
Bayragdar holding
Istanbul, October 20, 2003