Your Majesty,
The news of death of your brother Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa was a source of great sorrow to me.
I share your sorrow over this tragic loss, and offer my deep sympathies to You and all members of your family.
May Allah rest his soul in peace!{nl}

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, December 18, 2010.