Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a condolence cable to RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev on the tragic fire in Kemerovo. The message reads, in part:
“I am deeply shocked by the news of the fire in Kemerovo that claimed several casualties.
On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I express our deepest condolences. At this time of sorrow, I am asking you to convey words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery.”