Azerbaijani president expresses solidarity with Venezuela after devastating quake

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolence to Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela and claimed numerous lives.

President Aliyev expressed his sympathy over the heavy loss of life and the large number of people injured in the disaster, Caliber.Az reports via state media.

"Your Excellency,

We are deeply shocked by the news of the powerful earthquake in Venezuela, which has caused numerous casualties and destruction.

In connection with this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, to the families and loved ones of those who perished, and to the entire people of Venezuela, and I wish a swift recovery to the injured," the letter by the Azerbaijani president reads.

By Vafa Guliyeva