President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolences to President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon over the heavy casualties as a result of avalanches that hit the Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region.
“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,” the head of state said in his letter.