Azerbaijani President expresses condolences to Australia

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolence to Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia Anthony Albanese.

''We were deeply shocked by the news of the numerous deaths and injuries resulting from the terrorist attack during the Hanukkah celebration in Sydney," the letter reads.

According to him, Azerbaijan was profoundly outraged by this horrific act of terror targeting peaceful people and resolutely condemns 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,'' Ilham Aliyev said.