OFFICIAL NEWS
PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELANDHIS EXCELLENCY MR. TONY BLAIR
Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
We were deeply grieved upon hearing the news on the British citizens killed and wounded as a result of the terrorist act committed in Istanbul, which has aroused our utter indignation.
We resolutely condemn all manifestations of terrorism.
In connection with this tragedy, I present my deep condolences to You, families and relatives of the dead and my best wishes for speedy recovery of the wounded and injured.
Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The city of Baku, November 21, 2003.