Dear Mr President,

I was deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties and destructions as a result of a strong earthquake that hit your country.

On the occasion of this tragedy, 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 who died, and all the people of Albania, and wish those injured the swiftest possible recovery.

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 27 November, 2019