President Ilham Aliyev extends condolences to Chinese leader

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter to the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping.

Report informs, citing AzerTag, that the letter reads:

"Dear Mr. President,

I was deeply saddened by the news of significant loss of life and destruction in the aftermath of severe flooding in Henan province.

Due to this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I offer my profound condolences to you, families of the victims, and the friendly people of China, and wish speedy recovery to the injured and earliest elimination of the natural disaster's consequences."