The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Maria Pejcinovich-Burich, sent a telegram of condolence to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding the explosion in Yerevan's "Surmalu" shopping center. It is said in the telegram.
"Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I am sorry about the accident in Yerevan's "Surmalu" shopping center. Many people were killed, injured, or are still considered missing.
On behalf of the Council of Europe, I would like to express condolences to the victims' families and your government. We praise those working valiantly to save possible survivors and send our sincere wishes for a speedy recovery to all the victims."