President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev hailed Artur Rasizade’s long-term fruitful activities in high positions in the civil service, underlining his determined work in the development of Azerbaijan under the leadership of national leader Heydar Aliyev during both the Soviet period and in the years of independence.

Artur Rasizade’s efforts to further strengthen Azerbaijan’s independence and ensure the country`s greater success under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev were also emphasized.

Artur Rasizade thanked the head of state for recognition of his activity, saying during the presidency of Ilham Aliyev, who successfully continued the political course of national leader Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijan made unprecedented strides in all areas of socio-economic sphere and gained great influence on the international scene.

President Ilham Aliyev thanked Artur Rasizade for what he has done as Prime Minister of Azerbaijan.

Artur Rasizade once again thanked the head of state for the attention and care.

He wished President Ilham Aliyev new successes in his future activities for the prosperity and welfare of the people of Azerbaijan.