OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Accept my profound condolences on passing of the prominent political figure and statesman of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyevich Aliyev.
He had been in the head of Azerbaijan at the soviet times, worked in the staff of USSR government. After declaration of Azerbaijan’s independence, Heydar Aliyevich in 1993 was elected to the highest post of Azerbaijan – the Chairman of the Supreme Council, then President of the country and devoted efforts to construction of sovereign, democratic state – the Republic of Azerbaijan. Due to his titanic will and peacemaking efforts, a turning point has come – workmanship has started in the country, the republic become move ahead. Heydar Aliyev was held in high respect both in Azerbaijan and outside. Citizens of Russia and Russian journalists loved and appreciated him.
In these sorrow days, we’d like to express our confidence that You would continue course of your father and make heavy contribution in further progress of your motherland. Journalists Union of Azerbaijan will further support You in your activity.
Yours faithfully
Vsevolod Bogdanov
Chairman of Journalists Union of Russia