To the 9th President of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Mr. Suleyman Demirel

28 May 2013, 15:20

Dear Suleyman Demirel,

I have been deeply saddened by the news of the death of your wife Nazmiye.

Nazmiye Demirel, who covered a long road of life together with you, was always there to provide you with moral support in the difficult and important work for the prosperity of your country and the welfare of your people. She was also a close friend and a dear person to the Azerbaijani people.

At this difficult moment Mehriban Aliyeva and I express our deep condolences to you and wish you patience.

May Allah rest her souls in peace!

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 28 May 2013