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PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCY,MR. ILHAM ALIYEV

Excellency!

Allow me to extend to You my sincere condolences on the death of your father, President Mr. Heydar Aliyev.

It is with a deep sorrow we have learned of his passing away. This is a great loss not only for relatives but also equally for us – the people who had a chance to meet him in person.

Your Excellency, at these difficult times, accept, please, the expression of deep condolence and solidarity with you and all the people of Azerbaijan.

Rudolf Schuster,

President of Slovak Republic

Bratislava, December 15, 2003.

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