President Ilham Aliyev has expressed his condolences to Swiss President Guy Parmelin over the casualties caused by fire in Crans-Montana.

“We were deeply saddened by the news of the fire in Crans-Montana that claimed numerous lives.

In connection with this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my profound condolences to Your Excellency, to the families and loved ones of the victims, and to the entire people of Switzerland. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” the letter reads.

The fire killed 40 people and injured 115 others who were celebrating at a New Year’s Eve party in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana.