OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF AZERBAIJAN HIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Highly esteemed Mr. Aliyev,
It is a particular honor and satisfaction for me to congratulate You on the occasion of Your election as President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
On behalf of the leadership of the Bulgarian Socialist Party and on my behalf, I would express our wishes of success in Your future activity at this highest state post.
Such a confident victory at the Presidential elections is evidence to the trust in You by the Azerbaijani people. We have no doubt that this will be a decisive factor and incentive that You will work actively and energetically for further democratic development and prosperity of Azerbaijan and its worthy people.
Taking the opportunity, I would like to express our readiness to further promote successful development and expansion of the friendly and mutually beneficial relations and co-op between our peoples and countries. We are convinced that in this generous cause we can completely rely on Your personal support in the capacity of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
With deep respect,
Sergey Stanishev,
Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party
Sofia, 24 October 2003