OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCY,MR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Federal National-Cultural Autonomy of Russian Azerbaijanis expresses its sincerest and deepest condolences on the demise of Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev. Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev was an epoch and, thanks to him, Azerbaijan Republic rapidly developed during the Soviet period. The development and progress of the Azerbaijani statehood is strongly connected to his name. Heydar Aliyev’s services are invaluable not only for Azerbaijan state but also for world community and could be as a school for future Azerbaijani politicians. The versatile man, Heydar Aliyev, will always remain in the memory of all Azerbaijanis. Azerbaijan’s worthy place among world’s leading countries and its future accomplishments are based on socio-political and social-economic foundation laid by Heydar Aliyev. Russian Azerbaijanis are deep in mourning together with you, your relatives and all the people of Azerbaijan.
K. Sadigov
President of the Federal National-Cultural Autotonomy of Russian
Moscow, December 13, 2003.