PRIME-MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJANMR. ILHAM ALIYEV
On my personal behalf and on behalf of the staff of the International Monetary Fund, please, accept congratulations on Your appointment to the post of Prime-Minster of Azerbaijan.
The statement You made some time after the appointment as Prime-Minster to the effect that You would continue the economic policy carried out by the Government of Your predecessor has pleased us, the representatives of IMF.
I want to assure you that employees of IMF will do their best to continue close and useful co-operation between Azerbaijani Government and International Monetary Fund. You personally have made a great contribution to this co-operation.
At last, I ask you to convey our best wishes to Your father, I wish him speedy recovery.
Sincerely Yours,
John Odling-Smee,
Director of Second European Department
of International Monetary Fund