OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF AZERBAIJAN HIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Both for the Azerbaijanis of the world and for the Islamic Republic of Iran, today is a good day. Justice won in Azerbaijan. At the 15 October 2003 Presidential elections, You gained a worthy victory.
All Your country fellows residing in Iran were for a long time sure in this victory. We cordially congratulate You and all Your Azerbaijani brothers on the occasion of Your election as President of Azerbaijan Republic.
We hope that in the period of Your Presidency, the friendly and fraternal relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Azerbaijan will much more strengthened.
Allah bless You great happiness and success in Your deeds.
With respect,
Alirza Aghabalai,
President of the Chamber of trade, industry and fields of Tebriz
Tebriz, 16 October 2003