President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev expressed condolences to Italian President Sergio Mattarella on the death of Silvio Berlusconi, APA reports.
The letter reads:
"Dear Mr. President,
I was deeply saddened by the news on the death of former President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, renowned statesman and politician Silvio Berlusconi.
Silvio Berlusconi had a great contribution to development and expansion of friendly and cooperative relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Italian Republic.
It is with deep sorrow I extend my condolences over this heavy loss to You, family of the deceased and all the people of Italy."