President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has sent a message of condolence to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia in connection with the deadly explosion at the Surmalu shopping market in Yerevan on August 14. This was reported by the Prime Minister's Office.

"I extend my sincere condolences to you and the entire Armenian people in connection with the tragic incident that took place at the Surmalu market of Yerevan, which has resulted in many casualties. Please convey my words of sympathy to the relatives of the casualties and the injured," the aforesaid message reads.