Dear Rauf, I have read your letter to me and I respect you for presenting your position to me so thoroughly.
Thank you also for the kind words addressed to me. I agree with you that the situation in Azerbaijan has changed, but in the sense that it has got less democracy and less freedom and more political prisoners, including journalists.
I remember that in my residence in 2003 you wrote a very harsh article about Ilham Aliyev – it was so sharp that I asked you to soften it, i.e. to express your opinions less harshly.
And now you have accepted a medal from President Ilham Aliyev. In my opinion, Ilham Aliev has not changed - at least, he has not changed for the better.
Best regards,
Steinar Gjell
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