OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
Permit me on behalf of the Parliament of Georgia and on my personal behalf to congratulate You with the appointment to the post of Prime Minister of Azerbaijan.
Sure, Your activity at this honorary and responsible post will serve further development of the Georgian-Azerbaijani relations and strengthening the traditions of true friendship, close good neighborhood and mutual trust, which during the centuries connected and continue to unite the peoples of our states. I cannot but underline that in the current stage the good neighboring and truly friendly relations between our countries are great contributions of Heydar Aliyevich Aliyev.
Taking the opportunity, please, pass my best wishes to the President of Azerbaijan. I wish You strong health and successful activity, the people of Azerbaijan - welfare and prosperity.
With respect and sincerest wishes,
Nino Burjanadze,
Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia
Tbilisi, 5 August 2003