Ilham Aliyev offers condolences over the death of Dubai ruler's brother

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has expressed his condolences to Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum over the passing of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The text of the message was published on the official website of the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

"I was deeply saddened by the news of the passing of your brother, the outstanding statesman Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. I share your pain over this irreparable loss, and on my own behalf and on behalf of the Azerbaijani people, I extend my deep condolences to you and to all members of your family. Allah rəhmət eləsin!" the Azerbaijani leader's message reads.