OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Cordial congratulations to You on the occasion of oath-taking as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and best wishes in this highest post. I would be glad to cooperate with You in future for observation of the principles and commitments of OSCE, including further strengthening of cooperation of Azerbaijan Republic in the framework of OSCE in the name of welfare of the people of Azerbaijan.
You are aware of our office’ efforts for encouraging of openness, transparency, involvement in the process of supremacy of law and efficacy of management, support of stable development, as well as making political decisions. I hope that under Your leadership, the joint work in Azerbaijan will create opportunities to achieve true justice, freedom and more progress in the sphere of respectful attitude to the rights of every person.
We would like to especially assure You that we will render assistance to reach the goal for improvement of the social and economic situation of the people of Azerbaijan. From this standpoint, we have shown special interest in You idea on opening 600.000 job opportunities in Azerbaijan. Your Excellency, Mr. President, we would be pleased to support You in this issue, and I would be happy if You could receive me in any convenient time to discuss the ways to reach the goal.
Your Excellency, I once again ask You to accept my congratulations and assurances of my highest consideration.
Sincerely Yours,
Peter Burhard
Ambassador,
Head of OSCE Baku Office
Baku, October 31, 2003