OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCY MR. ILHAM ALIYEV
On behalf of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts and our behalf, please accept most cordial and sincere congratulations on the occasion of Your convincing victory in the presidential elections.
Your election as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the guarantee of peace, stability, civil concord and well being of the country.
We highly appreciate You, the outstanding state and public figure of the new generation, who has gained wide recognition in both his own country and far beyond its borders.
We extend to You a special gratitude for invaluable assistance in development of the long-standing cultural relations between Russia and Azerbaijan and friendly ties with Your splendid family. We are certain that You will be a worthy successor of the traditions launched by Your wise, outstanding father Heydar Aliyevich Aliyev. We are confident that the future of Azerbaijan is in reliable hands.
We wish You, Ilham Heydarovich, good health and successes in the name of the citizens of Your Republic, Your hospitable home and wonderful family peace and prosperity.
Yours sincerely,
Zurab Tseriteli
President of the Russian Academy of Arts
Tair Salakhov,
Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts
Moscow, October 24, 2003