BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 15. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has expressed condolences to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in connection with the explosion at a gas station in Makhachkala, which caused numerous casualties, Trend reports.
"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,
I was very saddened by the news of multiple casualties as a result of an explosion at a gas station in Makhachkala.
On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my deepest condolences to you, the relatives and loved ones of those who died, and wish all the injured a recovery," President Ilham Aliyev said.