OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
On behalf of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, numerous figures of art and culture of our country I extend my deep condolences to You on the death of the great son of Azerbaijan people, prominent political and public figure, President Heydar Aliyev. We highly value Heydar Aliyev’s contribution to development of neighboring relations between our countries, constructive activity towards strengthening the stability and welfare of Azerbaijan Republic. We remember the care and attention Heydar Aliyev showed to the development of culture and art in the government of the Soviet Union.
We hope that your father’s constructive activity towards strengthening cooperation between our countries in all spheres of life including culture will be further developed. The memory of your father, distinguished and talented man who has done so much for both peoples will always remain in minds of those who knew him.
Mikhail Shvidkoy,
Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation