OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
On 12 December, the people of Azerbaijan suffered a heavy loss – passed away the prominent political figure President Heydar Aliyev. To this respect, on my behalf, as well as on behalf of the Azerbaijani Diaspora in France, I express deep condolence to You, members of the family and the entire Azerbaijani people.
Mr. Heydar Aliyev was a bright personality in the history pf Azerbaijan. Provided independence of Azerbaijan and steering the Azerbaijani state, he could confidently lead the country forward, laid firm foundation for today and further development of Azerbaijani state.
Thanks to activity of Heydar Aliyev, his unique political and diplomatic ability, far-sightedness, Azerbaijan was recognized in the world community, arouse its prestige in world scale.
Heydar Aliyev achieved cooperation of Azerbaijan with the strongest world countries, and proved that Azerbaijan is, in full sense of this word, independent state.
Once again, we express our gratitude to Heydar Aliyev that he devoted his life to welfare and prosperity of Azerbaijan, and pray to Allah to rest his soul in peace.
Seid Ismailoff,
Chairman of Azerbaijan House, Paris