BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 22. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolences to the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, Trend reports.
"Dear Emomali Sharifovich,
We were very saddened by the news of heavy casualties as a result of avalanches that hit the Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region.
On the occasion of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deep condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died and the people of Tajikistan, and wish the injured a speedy recovery.
May Allah rest their souls in peace!" the letter said.