President Ilham Aliyev offers condolences to German Chancellor over Berlin lorry attack

Baku, December 20, AZERTAC Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has offered condolences to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a lorry ploughed into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing and injuring scores. “We were deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties and injuries as a result of a bloody terror attack in Berlin,” the President said in his message. “We are outraged by this tragic event, condemn this act of brutality against civilians and deem it significant to unite efforts in the fight against terrorism.” “On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my deepest condolences to you, the bereaved families, the loved ones of those who died and the people of Germany, and wish the injured the swiftest possible recovery,” the Azerbaijani President added.