On September 9, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev expressed condolences to his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul, AzerTAj state news agency reported.
"I was deeply grieved upon hearing the news on heavy human loss and destructions caused by large-scale natural calamity in Your country," the message said.
"I share your sorrow in connection with this disastrous event, and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my behalf, I extend my profound condolences to You, the families and natives of the victims, the whole fraternal Turkish people, and wish quick recovery of the injured," the State Head said.