OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLICHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
I extend my deep congratulations to You with the bright victory at the presidential elections and wish You success at the responsible position of leader of the democratic Azerbaijan. Let You be accompanied by success in all good initiatives for progress of Your country, strengthening of friendship and co-op of Azerbaijan with all the counties and peoples.
Our recent personal contacts in Baku during the World Congress of Russian Press had deep impressions on me.
I am convinced that You will further direct your full might, power of talent, charm of personality for prosperity of the people of Azerbaijan.
Respectfully Yours,
Vadim Rabinovich,
Chairman of the Council of Publishers of the World Association of Russian Press (WARP)
Kiev, 17 October 2003