President Ilham Aliyev offers condolences to his Tajik counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended condolences to President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

Report informs via AZERTAC that the letter reads:

"Dear Emomali Sharifovich,

"We were very saddened by the news of heavy casualties as a result of avalanches that hit the Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region.

"On the occasion of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deep condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died and the people of Tajikistan, and wish the injured a speedy recovery.

"May Allah rest their souls in peace!"