“I was deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties and injuries as a result of a ruthless terror attack committed in Cairo,” President Aliyev said in his letter of condolences.
“We condemn this terror attack, and consider it important to carry out a resolute struggle against all manifestations of terrorism,” he noted.
“On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my deepest condolences to you, the bereaved families, loved ones of those who died and the people of Egypt, and wished the injured the swiftest possible recovery,” added the president.
A power blast rocked the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo on Sunday morning. According to latest reports, twenty-five people were killed and forty-nine were wounded.
Azerbaijani president offers condolences to Egyptian counterpart
12 December 2016
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Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has offered condolences to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi over the terrorist attack near Cairo’s Coptic Cathedral that has claimed numerous human lives.
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