OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME-MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
The Union of Journalists of Russia cordially congratulates You on the occasion of the appointment to the high post of Prime-Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan. You have deserved this appointment due to Your tireless activity for prosperity and welfare of the Republic of Azerbaijan and strengthening stability in Your region, and Your vigorous stance in development of international relations.
With all our hearts, we wish You constant successes in this activity and express hope that historically fraternal relations and solid friendship between our nations will be strengthening, developing and prospering down the road.
I am also confident that our close personal friendship and interaction may be considered as an invaluable contribution to the strengthening of mass media in Azerbaijan and Russia that will serve the cause of consolidation of our countries and people.
Yours truly,
Vsevolod Bogdanov,
Chairman of the Union of Journalists of Russia
Moscow, August 4, 2003