Please accept my personal congratulations on your appointment as Prime minister, and y heartfelt wishes for success as you assume increasing government responsibilities.

I hope very much for the return to full health of your father to whom I have written in Cleveland. He is very much in the thoughts and prayers of his American friends.

I remember well the numerous friendly meetings and conversations with you and President Aliyev, and look forward to our staying in contact over the coming months and years.

With best personal regards,

Sincerely,

Jan H.Kalicki

Counselor for International Strategy

Chevron Texaco Corporation