President Ilham Aliyev has expressed condolences to the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, Anthony Albanese.

Axar.az presents the text of the condolence letter:

Esteemed Mr. Prime Minister,

We were deeply shocked by the news of the numerous deaths and injuries resulting from the terrorist attack during the Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.

We are profoundly outraged by this horrific act of terror targeting peaceful people and resolutely condemn all manifestations of terrorism.

On this tragic occasion, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, to the families and loved ones of those who perished, and to the entire people of Australia, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 15 December 2025