Serdar Kilic, the special representative of Turkey in the process of normalization of relations with Armenia, expressed his condolences in connection with Sunday’s explosion that took place at the Surmalu shopping market in Yerevan.

"I am deeply shocked by the news of a massive explosion at an open-air trading center in downtown Yerevan,” Kilic said on Twitter. "I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured in this tragedy."