Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in connection with the terrorist attack in Derbent and Makhachkala.

The message reads as follows,

"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,

I received with deep sorrow the tragic news about the terrible terrorist attacks that took place in Derbent and Makhachkala, claiming lives of innocent citizens and law enforcement officers.

The Republic of Armenia strongly condemns this act of terrorism and considers any manifestation of violence unacceptable.

On behalf of the people of Armenia and myself, I ask you to convey words of sympathy and support to the families and relatives of the victims, and I wish speedy recovery to all the injured."