From Leonid Kuchma, President of Ukraine in 1994-2005
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
Please accept my sincere congratulations on your re-election to a third term as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. I am convinced that this is not only evidence of the high confidence but also a mandate for the implementation of political and economic reforms for the benefit of all the citizens of Azerbaijan.
I sincerely believe that your knowledge and your indisputable qualities of an effective public administrator will continue to serve the good of the socioeconomic development and further expansion of cooperation between Ukraine and Azerbaijan.
I wish you good health, well-being and every success in your political activities, and hard-working people of Azerbaijan peace and prosperity.
Sincerely,
Leonid Kuchma
President of Ukraine in 1994-2005