OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAHIS EXCELLENCYMR. GEORGE W. BUSH
On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I offer to You and Your people our most heartfelt felicitations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the United States of America.
Strategic partnership and steady development of friendship and cooperation between the Azerbaijan Republic and the United States constitute one of the greatest achievements in our relationship.
We are highly appreciating and completely supporting the US’s implacable stance against the international terrorism and endeavoring to contribute to fighting this evil threatening security of people.
We are also appreciating the United States’ assistance and role in realization of the large-scale international economic projects on development and transportation of Azerbaijan hydrocarbon resources to the world markets, and the progress achieved in this sphere.
We pin our great hopes on the United States as a Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk group with respect to settlement of our nation’s hardest problem - the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh - in compliance with the international legal norms.
On this remarkable day, Mr. President, I extend my best wishes for Your good health, happiness, every success in Your activity, and peace and prosperity of the friendly American people.
Sincerely,
Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, 25 June 2004