President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres

The letter states:

“Your Excellency,

I learned with great sorrow about raving fires in Israel which claimed human lives and caused considerable material damage.

On behalf of the Armenian people and my own behalf, I express condolences to You and the families of the victims.

Armenia stands ready to provide within capabilities necessary humanitarian assistance and participate at the works aimed at the elimination of the consequences of the disaster.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem.”