I have carefully observed all your activities. You are an outstanding head of state, and you have had a rich professional experience. You were a member of the Politburo, First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union. You have governed Azerbaijan for many years, and you have done a lot for Azerbaijan. I express my wholehearted gratitude to you, I have always learned from people like you. I have always listened carefully to your opinions and appreciated them. Even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, I have carefully followed your steps.

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Please accept my sincere condolences on the untimely death of Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev, the outstanding leader of Azerbaijan. The modern history of Azerbaijan, the ongoing political and economic transformations in the country are inextricably linked with the name of Heydar Aliyev. His political wisdom, will, far-sightedness and extreme devotion to his country will forever remain in the bright memory of his nation.