OFFICIAL NEWS
MR. ILHAM ALIYEVPRIME MINISTERREPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
I congratulate you most cordially on behalf of administration of the People’s deputy Council of Kemerovo and its people on your appointment as Chairman of the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
They know you in Kuzbas as a sincere and active supporter of strengthening of many-century partnership and mutual assistance between our fraternal nations. A great and inviolable friendship between Russia and Azerbaijan has stand severe tries by time and tragic events of the 20th century; it is tied by blood, spilled in joint struggle with foreign invaders, supported by labor heroism and peaceful construction.
We consider your appointment as a sign of succession of these traditions, evidence of wisdom and foresight of Azerbaijani people, establishing successfully its future under the leadership of an acknowledged leader, an outstanding statesman and politician Heydar Aliyev.
I wish you, dear Ilham Heydar oglu, a good health, success in your important and honorable activities in the name of present and future generations of our countries and nations, happiness to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Aman Tuleev
Governor of Kemerovo
Kemerovo, August 5, 2003.