OFFICIAL NEWS
PREMIER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN MR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Highly esteemed Ilham Heydarovich,
On behalf of all the Orthodox Christians of the Baku-Caspian eparchy, accept, please, my warm and cordial congratulations on your appointment to the high and responsible post of Premier of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Your activity at the post of vice-president of the State Oil Company and president of the National Olympic Committee demonstrated You as a talented politician, communicable and contactable, at the same time, a serious and self-possessed man.
The Orthodox Christians – citizens of Azerbaijan hopefully views at You and trust that the farseeing and wise policy of the head of our state, Mr. H. Aliyev, will quickly give its fruits. We are hopeful that at the new post, You will continue the course aimed at creation of a democratic and legal state, where are also estimated religious rights and freedoms of citizens.
I wish His Almighty to assist You in your activity for the welfare of independent Azerbaijan – our dear Motherland.
With unchanged respect,
Alexander,
Bishop of Baku and Caspian