BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 15. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolence to Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, Trend reports.
''Esteemed Mr. Prime Minister,
We were deeply shocked by the news of the numerous deaths and injuries resulting from the terrorist attack during the Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.
We are profoundly outraged by this horrific act of terror targeting peaceful people and resolutely condemn all manifestations of terrorism.
On this tragic occasion, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, to the families and loved ones of those who perished, and to the entire people of Australia, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,'' the letter reads.