Let me convey the warmest congratulations on behalf of our company and on behalf of myself on your appointment as a Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan. I am sure that your activities will promote strengthening of friendly relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and People’s Republic of China, as well as between peoples of our countries. I hope that my company will be able to cooperate with Azerbaijan.

Taking this opportunity, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Chuan Tzian-Fin

Chairman of the Board

Karamay Sinko Company

August 3, 2003