Ilham Aliyev extends condolences to Recep Tayyip Erdogan over earthquake

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolences to President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the earthquake that hit Turkey yesterday.

Report, citing AzerTag, says that the letter reads:

"Dear Mr. President,

"Dear Brother,

"I was deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties and destruction caused by a powerful earthquake that struck Elazig province.

"At this difficult time, I express our readiness to provide any kind of support, and extend, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, my deepest condolences to you, the bereaved families, the loved ones of those who were killed and the brotherly people of Turkey, and wish the injured the swiftest possible recovery.

"May Allah rest the souls of the dead in peace!"