Dear Mr Prime Minister,

I was deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties and damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis that has hit your country.

In connection with this tragic event, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, families and loved ones of those killed and all the people of Japan, and wish those injured recovery.

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 15 October 2019