PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCY MR. ILHAM ALIYEV
On behalf of the multi-ethnic people of the Republic of Bashkortostan and myself, I extend congratulations on Your election to the high office of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Your convincing victory in the elections indicates wide support by the voters of Your activity and their great hopes for continuation of the steady development of all spheres of the Republic’s life.
Manifold social and economic, and spiritual and cultural links have been established between Azerbaijan and Bashkortostan. I am confident that this cooperation will be further strengthened for the sake of our peoples.
I wish You and Your relatives strong health and well being, every success in Your hard and important work in the name of the people of Azerbaijan.
Yours respectfully,
Murtuza Rahimov,
President of the Republic of Bashkortostan
Ufa, October 24, 2003