Ilham Aliyev extends condolences to Russian counterpart

Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 19 Trend: Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has extended condolences to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin over the death of Russian Ambassador in Turkey Andrey Karlov after a terrorist attack on Dec. 19. “I am deeply shocked by the news of the tragic death of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Turkey Andrey Gennadyevich Karlov,” said President Aliyev in his letter of condolences to Putin. “We resolutely and unconditionally condemn this bloody terrorist attack,” he added. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to you, the family and relatives of the late ambassador.”