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.