From Hikmat Javadov, Kiev, Ukraine

Dear Mr. President,

You have shown great humanity by using the exclusive powers granted to any state which is a signatory to the European Convention “On the transfer of sentenced persons” – the right to pardon a person surrendered in accordance with the Constitution or other regulatory documents, to apply amnesty and mitigate the punishment in respect of such persons. The extradition of officer Ramil Safarov to his homeland and his pardon by your order have delighted the Azerbaijanis living in Ukraine.

Your decision has further demonstrated your desire to protect the rights of every citizen of the state regardless of the country of his/her residence, has given confidence to everyone living outside the country in the struggle for our statehood.

Azerbaijanis living in Ukraine will always stand by you in your important and glorious activity against our enemies in the name of victory of the principles of statehood and national interests.

We wish you success in your historic mission!

Hikmat Javadov

President of the Congress of Ukrainian Azerbaijanis

Kiev, Ukraine