OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
I extend my warm and heartfelt congratulations to You on your election to the post of President of Azerbaijan Republic.
Your victory at the Presidential elections was gained in a competitive and incompliance struggle. Your election as the President of Azerbaijan is a bright evidence to the support by the people of Azerbaijan of the political course of President Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev. Stability, development and tranquility in Azerbaijan were just brought by his policy. As the result of the reforms initiated by him, Azerbaijan is marching along the path of democratic construction, and economy of the Country develops dynamically. The Republic of Azerbaijan holds a worthy place in the international arena.
The people of Azerbaijan have voted for you as the worthy successor of this course. I am completely agree with and support the idea of Heydar Alirza olgu that You are high intellectual, with a pragmatic thought, strong and initiative personality, aware of the modern world policy and economy. Sure, Your activity at the post of President of Azerbaijan Republic will promote Azerbaijan Republic in the political and socio-economic development, in deepening and expansion of the mutually beneficial interstate links within the Commonwealth.
To my congratulation message on Your victory at the Presidential elections, I attach my cordial feelings and wish You successes, robust health and welfare. Sure, Your accomplishments are ahead.
I express my confidence for close cooperation and full mutual understanding.
Yours faithfully,
Yuri Yarov,
Chairman of CIS Executive Committee - Executive Secretary
16 October 2003