YEREVAN, AUGUST 24, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to President of Italy Sergio Mattarella on the devastating earthquake in Italy which claimed dozens of lives and caused large-scale damages, press service of the Presidential administration informed “Armenpress”.

“I express my deepest condolences and support to You, to the families of the victims and wounded wishing them tenacity and strong spirit. We are praying for the health of the wounded and wish them a speedy recovery.

I am confident the Italian leadership’s consistent efforts will allow to eliminate the consequences of the disaster as soon as possible.

Our hearts and thoughts are with the people of friendly Italy”, the President’s letter reads.