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HIS EXCELLENCYILHAM ALIYEVPRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

Highly esteemed Ilham Heydar olgu,

I cordially congratulate You on Your election as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

I am pleased upon seeing You – a high intellectual, patriot, with new thinking personality as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

It is a truth that the people of Azerbaijan would not rely on anybody to continue Heydar Aliyev’s high statehood course except You.

I wish You great successes and robust health for the progress and future of the Republic.

Deep respect,

Vagif Mustafayev,

Member of the European Cinema and television Academy, film directorCity of Baku

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