PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLICHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
On passing of President Heydar Aliyev, on behalf of the leadership of the Socialist Party of Bulgaria and on my behalf, accept, please, deep my condolence.
We share Your personal sorrow and the grief of your family on loss of Your closest and dearest man.
Heydar Aliyev will remain in our memories as the worthy son of Azerbaijani people, who has devoted all his life to the development and prosperity of his country. In the last decade, the democratic alterations are just connected with his name, and he is rightly deemed the architect of the modern Azerbaijan.
Heydar Aliyev was recognized beyond the borders of his country as a bright politician who gained great influence and respect on the international arena.
We are deeply grieved on passing of the great friend of Bulgaria.
Sincerely,
Sergey Stanishev,
Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Socialist Party of Bulgaria
Sofia, 15 December 2003