OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLICHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
We cordially congratulate You on election as President of the republic of Azerbaijan.
Your confident victory points that majority of the citizens of Azerbaijan have made right choice for stability, peace, welfare and inheritance.
Perhaps, Your father – highly esteemed Heydar Alirza oglu have made great contributions to establishment and rise of the international image of Azerbaijan Republic.
His undeniable reputation, high working ability and professionalism have promoted Azerbaijan to become a civil and democratic state.
Ilham Heydar olgu, we are convinced that You will continue the course of Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Being always beside Heydar Alirza oglu, You have acquired rich experience as a man and state-level leader.
We wish You great successes in the post of President of Azerbaijan Republic.
We wish that your responsible and good activity gave positive results for the welfare of your native Azerbaijan and the people of Azerbaijan.
We wish the efficient development of the good neighboring relations between Russia and Azerbaijan to be continued.
Pass to Heydar Alirza oglu our greetings and wish of quick recovery.
Deep respect, sincerely Yours,
Nikolay Baybakov,
President of the Russia-Azerbaijan Friendship Society
A. Romashin,
Vice-president
Moscow, 23 October 2003