OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLICHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
International organization TURKSOY, warmly greeting You, sincerely congratulates with the victory at the elections with overwhelming majority of votes.
The fact that Presidential elections passed I n conformity with the principles and traditions of democracy, in the eyes and under control of world community, in the condition of great trust, transparency and objectivity, made a great and positive contribution to the image of the Azerbaijani state over the world.
Along with this, election by the Azerbaijani people with such trusts and loves its leader, as You, young, dynamic, decisive and instilling hope for future politician, evidences to nationwide belief in the policy of Your father Heydar Aliyev, one of the outstanding leaders of the modern Turkic world. We wish You and the people of Azerbaijan great successes in the path of continuation of this farseeing policy.
Thanks to the great attention by dear President Heydar Aliyev, who along a decade made every effort, took care of TURKSOY, Azerbaijan, being one of the most active members of our Organization, made serious contributions in our activity. We are certain that this high state support in your personality will acquire greater extent, will serve rich cultural heritage of Azerbaijan.
We deeply believe that thanks to Your ability of rule, the people of Azerbaijan will reach stability, welfare, and that shortly will be fairly solved the crucial national problem of Azerbaijan - Nagorno Karabakh conflict, will play significant role in maintenance of peace in the region and over the world.
With these senses, I once again congratulate You and the whole people of Azerbaijan that made its right choice, express our deep respect.
General Directorate of the Organization TURKSOY
Turkey, Ankara, 17 October 2003