PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
On the occasion of Your assuming the office of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I would like to express wish that during Your office, Your country to completely finish democratic reforms leading to the society in which respect for basic rights and freedoms, supremacy of law and political pluralism - fundamental values of Europe, which you are the part of – guarantee all-sided development of all citizens and ensure social welfare and political stability.
I would like to wish You to contribute to the stability in the region for its people to gain, at last, long-expected peace and develop socially and economically.
The Venice Commission remain in Your country’s disposal to accompany it on this way.
Mr. President, please accept assurances in my highest consideration .
Giovanni Bukikkio
Secretary of Venice Commission
Strasbourg, October 30, 2003