WORLD
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCY MR. ILHAM ALIYEV
All Daghestani people were deeply shocked upon hearing the news on the assign of Heydar Aliyev. The demise of outstanding statesman, founder of the modern Azerbaijan state, internationally known leader and politician Heydar Aliyev is irreplaceable loss not only to Azerbaijan and Caucasus but also the global community. Heydar Aliyev who with his boundless and all-sided activity opened the way to today’s and future progress of Azerbaijan will remain forever in memories of the thankful generations and take his worthy place in the history.
The people of Daghestan share the pain and sorrow of their neighbors.
May Allah rest his soul in peace.
I express my deep condolences to You, Your family, relatives and all the people of Azerbaijan.
Khizri Shixsaidov
Chairman of Deghestani Government
Makhachkala, December 15, 2003