PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCY MR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Accept, please, our deepest condolence on the huge sorrow You, Your family and the people of Azerbaijan are experiencing.
You have lost prominent and beloved dad, and Azerbaijan – a fair and careful father. The dignity, with which Heydar Aliyev marched his lifetime and professional path, deserved him deep respect of the people over the world.
Kind, parting words that Heydar Aliyev left on my photo after the meeting in Baku and the warmness he showed to me during his participation at the 50th anniversary of UN in New York, I will always remember with gratitude and keep.
Convey, please, our deep sympathy to Your sister and all the family. Strengthen.
I have no doubt that You can continue and consolidate the cause Heydar Aliyevich devoted all his life.
With respect, Your Dato,
David Chikvaidze,
Member of UN High Commission on Human Rights
Geneva, 15 december 2003.