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PRESIDENT OF UKRAINEHIS EXCELLENCYMR. LEONID KUCHMA
I extend my cordial congratulations to You on Your landmark 75th jubilee.
I am pleased that under Your efforts and decisiveness, Ukraine has achieved significant accomplishments in the field of realization of democratic changes, social-economic reforms and strengthening of its position on the international arena.
Today, the traditional friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Ukraine acquire new qualitative character. I am certain that development and strengthening of the inter-state relations will further serve welfare of our nations, peace and stability in the region.
I give a high assessment to our personal links. With great pleasure, I recall our meetings and talks that always passed in an atmosphere of sincerity and mutual understanding.
Dear Leonid Danilovich, I wish You strong health, happiness and success in your state activity.
Respectfully,
Heydar Aliyev,
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
2 August 2003