Iranian president congratulates Azerbaijani leader on Independence Day [UPDATE]
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President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi has sent a congratulatory letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Independence Day.
Dear Mr. President,
We were deeply saddened by the news of heavy loss of life and injuries as a ten-storey building collapsed in the city of Abadan.
Due to this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I offer my deep condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died and all the people of Iran, and wish recovery to the injured.
May Allah rest their souls in peace!
Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, 30 May 2022
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