Vaqif Asadov, former head of the Baku City State Traffic Police Department and retired police colonel, congratulated journalists on July 22, National Press Day.
The congratulation reads:
Dear and highly valued media representatives, ladies and gentlemen,
I congratulate you on July 22, National Press Day, and wish you continued success in your honorable and extremely responsible work. Our national press, founded with the "Əkinçi" newspaper, has faced severe challenges throughout its 150-year history to reach this day. We believe that you will always remain loyal to the fundamental ideas laid down by Hasan bey Zardabi, the founder of our national press. I express my gratitude for your fruitful cooperation and your activities aimed at the development of the press in our country.
Dear journalists, I congratulate you once again on this significant day and wish you objectivity, principledness, high professionalism, and a true civic stance in your work. Happy holiday!