PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCY,MR. ILHAM ALIYEV
The great man whose 80-year life embraces grand accomplishments passed away by creating an internationally free and democratic country, prestigious state and left people looking ahead into the future with confidence.
Let Heydar Aliye’s blessed soul rest in peace.
I had an honor to meet President Heydar Aliyev five times. Minutes spent together with this great man will forever remain in my mind as most remarkable memories.
The independent and democratic Azerbaijan Republic will always go along the way led and lit by him.
I express my profound respect to the blessed memory of the outstanding state and political figure President Heydar Aliyev and extend condolences to Your Excellency and all the people of Azeraijan in your person.
Respectfully,
Sacit Katlandur,
Member of “Bayragdar Holding” Board
Istanbul, December 22, 2003.