Dear Mr President,

I have been deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties and injuries as a result of forest fires raging near Athens.

On the occasion of this tragedy, on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my deepest condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died and all the people of Greece and wish the injured the soonest possible recovery.

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 24 July, 2018