Dear Dmitry Anatolyevich,

I have been deeply saddened by the news of many casualties in the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Makhachkala.

We vehemently condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own, I express our sincere condolences to you, the families and friends of the victims and all the people of Russia. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

4 May 2012