The letter of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev to the President of the Republic of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma - Baku, February 9, 2002

Distinguished Leonid Danilovich!

I cordially congratulate you on the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Ukraine.

I am glad that Azerbaijan and Ukraine removed all difficulties and move forward for strengthening independence, democratization and integration with the world community.

I am sure that the strategic partnership, international cooperation and mutual support between Azerbaijan and Ukraine will contribute to the interest of our peoples and peace, stability and progress in our region.

I wish you good luck in your activity. I wish good luck to the Ukrainian people.

Best regards,

Heydar Aliyev,
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 

The newspaper “Azerbaycan”, February 9, 2002