Dear Dmitry Anatoliyevich,{nl}

It is with deep sorrow that I have heard of the news on the "Bulgaria" boat sinking, which left many people dead.
On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and myself, I present my sincere condolences to You, relatives and friends of the killed, all the people of Russia.
I wish speedy recovery to the injured.

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, July 11, 2011