OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC HIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
We cordially congratulate You, prominent statesman with election as President of Azerbaijan republic. We wish You, dear Ilham Heydarovich, great success in realization of democratic changes in Azerbaijan, rise its economy up to the level of leading world countries.
Knowing Your large opportunity, scientific potential, we are convinced that You will continue progressive alterations, launched by Heydar Alyevich, and will promote strengthening of friendship and cooperation between our peoples. We wish You, dear Ilham Heydarovich, strong health and success in realization of all Your intentions to achieve in Azerbaijan peace, consent, and economic and political stability.
With deep respect, on behalf of townsmen,
F. Kaziahmedov,
Governor of the city of Derbent
Derbent, 24 October 2003