President Aliyev extends condolences to Russian counterpart

By Azernews

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has extended condolences to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin over the death of Russian Ambassador in Turkey Andrey Karlov after a terrorist attack on December 19.

“I am deeply shocked by the news of the tragic death of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Turkey Andrey Gennadyevich Karlov,” said President Aliyev in his letter of condolences to Putin.

“We resolutely and unconditionally condemn this bloody terrorist attack,” he added. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to you, the family and relatives of the late ambassador.”

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry also strongly condemned terror act resulted in killing of the Russian envoy. 

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, relatives and all colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation. We remain assured that this terror act will thoroughly be investigated and culprits will get severe punishment," reads the statement.

The Republic of Azerbaijan is convinced that the terror act committed against Ambassador Andrey Karlov will further strengthen the determination, cooperation and joint efforts of Russia and Turkey in the fight against terrorism.