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PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
I am pleased to congratulate You on the appointment to the high post of Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
With all my heart, I wish Your activity on this noble but no easy post be accompanied by success. People of our countries, workers of culture and art are connected by friendly ties, which have acquired new quality for the past decade. I believe in the future of the Azerbaijani people and its ancient culture marked by high spirituality and rich of talents.
I wish You success in Your good intentions and deeds, health to Your big and united family, happiness, longstanding service to the public and progress.
Mikhaul Shvydkoy
Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation.
August 6, 2003.