Erdogan Congratulates Ilham Aliyev

The statement noted that Erdogan expressed full belief that existing friendship and brotherhood between Turkey and Azerbaijan would be further improved during prime ministry of Aliyev.

In his message, Erdogan also expressed pleasure to host Aliyev in Turkey, take up different cooperation fields, and promote existing relations between two countries.

FM GUL CONGRATULATES ILHAM ALIYEV

Sending a message of congratulation to Aliyev, Gul expressed his best wishes to him due to his appointment.

Gul said in his message that Turkey was pleased by the rapid development of friendly relations between the two countries, expressing his belief of further improvement of the close relations in all fields during Ilham Aliyev’s term in office.

NEVRUZOGLU SAYS PRESIDENT ALIYEV SUFFERS FROM HEART PROBLEM

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Turkey Mehmet Nevruzoglu said on Monday that Azerbaijani President Haydar Aliyev suffered from heart problem and stated that decision on Aliyev’s returning to his country would be taken with his doctors.

Nevruzoglu told the A.A correspondent that Aliyev had by-pass operation in 1999 and stated that was why his heart should be protected well.

Stating that Alivey’s ribs were harmed since he fainted during the ceremony held in Baku on April 21, Nevruzoglu said that his ribs needed time to recover due to his age.

Nevruzoglu added that initiatives were under way to bring Azerbaijani President Aliyev and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan together for a meeting.