Letter of condolence from the Chairman of the People’s Republic of China

His Excellency Mr Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dear Mr President,

I am deeply stricken by the news of a tragic fire that took place at the Republican Drug Rehabilitation Center in Baku which caused human losses.

On behalf of the government and people of China and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who deceased in the fire and wish the injured soonest recovery.

Xi Jinping

Chairman of the People's Republic of China

Beijing, 5 March, 2018