PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANHIS EXCELLENCYMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Please, accept my most sincere congratulations on Your election to the office of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Your father’s whole life is inseparably linked with the fate of Azerbaijan, care of its prosperity, preservation of peace, strengthening of equitable cooperation between the peoples of the homeland.
I am confident that Your election will promote not only consolidation of the links established both inside and outside the state, but also entail development and reinforcing Azerbaijan in many other spheres.
Allow me, on behalf of Jews of Russia, to wish You inexhaustible energy, inspiration and successes in solving difficult tasks related to social and economic development of Azerbaijan.
May the Most High bless You and send down to You and Your relatives long and happy years.
Berl LazarChief Rabbi of Russia
Moscow, October 17, 2003