Dear Mr President,

I was deeply saddened by the news of mass casualties and destruction in the wake of a horrible explosion in the city of Beirut.

In this difficult time, I wish to note that the people of Azerbaijan are in solidarity with the Lebanese people. The Republic of Azerbaijan will render financial aid to the friendly Republic of Lebanon to help eliminate the consequences of this tragedy.

I offer heartfelt condolences to you, the families of the victims and the people of Lebanon and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 5 August 2020