President Ilham Aliyev extends condolences to his Iraqi counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolences to Abdullatif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq.

According to Report, the letter reads:

"Dear Mr. President,

We were deeply shocked by the news of numerous casualties resulting from the fire at the shopping center in the city of al-Kut.

I share your grief over this tragedy, and on behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, extend my deepest condolences to you, the bereaved families, their loved ones, and the entire people of Iraq. I also wish a swift recovery to those injured.

May Allah rest the souls of the deceased in peace!" he said.