President Ilham Aliyev extends condolences to Pakistani counterpart

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter to Pakistani President Arif Alvi.

According to Caliber.Az, the information was posted on the official website of the President of Azerbaijan. In the letter, Ilham Aliyev expressed his condolences for the numerous victims as a result of an explosion at a mosque in the city of Peshawar.

The letter reads:

"Dear Mr. President,

We were deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties and injuries as a result of an explosion at a mosque in the city of Peshawar.

We are extremely outraged by this terrible act of terrorism, and strongly condemn all manifestations of terrorism, as well as consider it necessary to resolutely fight against terrorism.

On the occasion of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I offer my profound condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who were killed, and the brotherly people of Pakistan, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

May Allah rest their souls in peace!"