OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
From the bottom of my heart I extend my congratulations to you on your appointment to the post of Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Realization of the agreements, reached between President of the Russian Federation and V. Putin and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, promotes the process of deepening of the Russian-Azerbaijani relations in all fields of cooperation, including issues of ensuring national, regional and global security.
We hope for continuation of constructive inter-actions in this field for the welfare of long-term interests of Russia and Azerbaijan.
Taking the chance, we request to convey to highly esteemed Heydar Aliyevich our wishes of health and prosperity.
With respect,
Vladimir Rushailo,
Secretary of the Council of Security of the Russian Federation
Moscow,
8 August 2003