PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
It is an enormous grief of Yours and ours. We wish patience to ourselves and to You, to the entire Turkish world. We are in sorrow of the loss of the great personality of the XX century, eminent leader Heydar Aliyev. The only hopeful thing is that his course will be continued by You in Azerbaijan. The 40-years contribution of this man will enlighten the path of Azerbaijan people for several 40 years.
With this sorrow and sadness, we share Your grief. Let Allah rest his soul in peace. We express our condolence to the people of Azerbaijan and the Turkish world.
Mendese Demir,
Chairman of the Newspaper Owners and his spouse Shahribanu Allahverdiyeva, director general of the newspaper “Azerbaijanin Sesi”
27 December 2003