Azerbaijan has expressed condolences to Pakistan following a tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad that claimed the lives of newborn babies.

Axar.az reports that Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry made a statement on its X account.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, which claimed the lives of newborn babies.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.

“We express our solidarity with the Government and people of brotherly Pakistan in this moment of profound sorrow,” the ministry stated.