President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to People’s Writer of Kazakhstan Olzhas Suleimenov.
According to “Elchi”, the letter reads:
“Dear Olzhas Suleimenov!
I sincerely congratulate you, a prominent representative of modern literary thought and a well-known public figure, on your 90th anniversary. I wish you robust health and success in your multifaceted activities.
As a great poet, publicist, literary critic, and researcher, you are one of the powerful figures of the Turkic world with innate artistic talent. Your work, distinguished by high civic ideals, commitment to traditions, and deep local color, has always been beloved by a wide readership. Every new work you have created, believing that planetary thinking is formed on the basis of national values, has become a cultural event. As a brilliant literary personality, your rich life path is an example of selfless service to the motherland and the people.
We always recall with pleasure your vibrant activities in the socio-political arena since the 80s of the last century. Your heartfelt support for Azerbaijan’s righteous cause at every step and your consideration of our Victory as a historic achievement of the entire Turkic world give us moral strength.
Your contributions to strengthening solidarity among Turkic peoples and expanding mutual humanitarian ties are undeniable. Your attitude towards our country is a true criterion of friendship and brotherhood for us.
I am confident that the legacy you have created will continue to be of special importance for the education of future generations in the spirit of respect for our common past and cultural-spiritual wealth.”