Azerbaijan’s president expresses condolences to Indian counterpart

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has expressed condolences to his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee over the fire in Puttingal temple in the city of Paravur.

"We are deeply saddened by the news of fire that occurred in Puttingal temple in the city of Paravur resulting in heavy casualties and injuries," President Aliyev said.

"On the occasion of the tragedy, on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I express deep condolences to you, families and close ones of those who died and the people of India, and wish the injured recovery," the president added.

/By Trend/