POLITICS
PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN MR. ILHAM ALIYEV
I have the honor to congratulate You on the appointment to the post of Prime-Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In Ukraine, you are known as authoritative political figure and leader, who had made great contribution to the creation and realization of the oil sector development strategy in Azerbaijan. As one of the leaders of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, You mainly promote strengthening economic ties between our countries and people.
We are confident that your appointment to this high post will further serve development of mutually beneficial cooperation.
I wish You good health and every success in this important activity for the sake of friendly Azerbaijan and its people.
Taking the opportunity, I would like to invite You to arrive in Ukraine for an official visit at any convenient time.
Respectfully Yours,
Victor Yanukovich,
Prime Minister of Ukraine
Kiev, August 4, 2003