OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCY MR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Your Excellency,
Permit me to express my deep condolence on the passing of Your beloved father – His Excellency Mr. Heydar Aliyev.
He was a man who devoting his life to his state and people, deserved glory of the prominent public and political figure, whose name will forever remain not only in the hearts of the Azerbaijani nations, but also in the history of all humanity.
In this sorrowful moment for all of us, I would like to wish You, Your family and the whole people of Azerbaijan fortitude and patience.
Accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Academician Johan Pop de Poppa,
Senator, Secretary General of the Romania-Azerbaijan Friendship Society
17 December 2003