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PRIME MINISTER OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLICMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
On behalf of the Turkish nation and on my behalf, I extend my sincere felicitations to Your Excellency with the victory at the 15 October 2003 Presidential elections.
I believe that under Your leadership, the friendly and fraternal Azerbaijan will match along the path of progress and modernization and gain success on international arena, the close relations between our countries will acquire quick development.
Turkey and Azerbaijan pursue a common policy in development of the region. I am sure that the obligations we took for joining of east and West will strengthen our cooperation during Your Presidency.
Taking the opportunity, I wish Your Excellency health and happiness, and extend all the best for development and tranquility of the friendly and fraternal people of Azerbaijan.
Ahmad Necdet Sezer,
President of the Republic of Turkey