Hafiz Pashauev
rector of Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy
2318.
Dr. Ali Doğramacı
Professor and Rector
Bilkent University
Ankara, Turkey
Dear Ali bey,
It is with utmost sorry and deep sadness that I have heard the news about the passing of my dearest friend, brother and colleague Prof. Dr. İhsan Doğramacı. Please accept my sincere condolences in regards to the loss of this truly remarkable man and esteemed person. His death is mourned not only in Azerbaijan and Turkey, but all over the world.
Dr. Doğramacı was a man with boundless vision, hard work, persistence, kindness and most importantly with high level of patriotism and civic duty. He has excelled in everything that he initiated, be it in medical field, education or other areas. Dr. Doğramacı has lived a life full of achievements, devotion to mankind, and valuable contributions to our society, world peace and harmony. He was unmatched in his aspiration to establish opportunities for ordinary people. He dedicated his life to the survival and treatment of people, betterment of their living conditions and millions around the world will remember him exactly in this capacity- kind, gentle and wonderful human being.
Dr. Doğramacı was my personal friend. I have and will always have very fond memories of our meetings in Azerbaijan, the US and other countries. He would visit late President Heydar Aliyev when the latter was undergoing treatment in Cleveland Hospital and the mere presence of Dr. Doğramacı in the room would add so much joy, happiness, optimism and humor that all of us would immediately feel better. Dr. Doğramacı generated a lot of positive energy. He was a true and never-ending optimist. He believed in good side of humanity and always was willing to help people around him. He helped Azerbaijan a great deal. We in Azerbaijan will always love and treasure the memory of Dr. Doğramacı very much.
I am convinced that Dr. Doğramacı and his legacy will forever shape Turkey, the broader region and the rest of the world. The universities, hospitals, charity projects, and many other things that he has done will always remind us of this kind man, great citizen and truly wonderful professional.
Allah rehmet elesin. Gebri nurla dolsun.
Dr. Hafiz Pashayev
Rector of Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
05.03.2010 12:11