Azerbaijani president sends condolences to Switzerland following deadly resort fire

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has expressed his condolences to Switzerland after a devastating fire in Crans-Montana claimed numerous lives.

“We were deeply saddened by the news of the fire in Crans-Montana that claimed numerous lives. On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my profound condolences to Your Excellency, to the families and loved ones of the victims, and to the entire people of Switzerland. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” the Azerbaijani president wrote in a letter addressed to Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Caliber.Az reports via the presidential website.

Switzerland declared five days of mourning following the blaze, which engulfed a crowded bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Alpine ski resort. The fire, described by authorities as “unprecedented,” killed around 40 people and injured 115.