The Azerbaijan State News Agency

HIS EXCELLENCYILHAM ALIYEVPRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

Dear Ilham Heydar olgu,

On behalf of the ancestors of Abbas Mirza Sharifzade, I cordially congratulate You on Your election as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Your election pleased our family. Your father, outstanding son of the Azerbaijani people, politician of world fame, Heydar Alirza oglu, played an unforgettable role in the historical destiny of our family. God bless him, and let him quickly return to Motherland.

We are convicted that You will be a worthy successor of Your father. We wish You robust health and successes I n Your honorable work for the future of our Azerbaijan.

Respectfully Yours,

Firangiz Abbas gizi Sharifova,

People’s Artist

20 October 2003

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