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PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV FELICITATES POPE BENEDICT XVI ON 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulations to Pope Benedict XVI on his 80th anniversary.
The President praised the Pope’s life and activity saying he has always been trying to establish reconciliation and harmony between peoples.
Ilham Aliyev wished Benedict XVI robust health and success in his further activity.

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