President Serzh Sargsyan has sent a telegram of condolences to Charles Michel, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, over the blasts in Brussels airport and metro stations this morning that claimed tens of innocent lives, President’s Press Office reports.

“At this difficult moment I offer my condolences and support to you, the friendly people of Belgium and the relatives of the victims, wishing them strength of spirit and patience,” the President said.

“Armenia strongly condemns any expression of terrorism and is committed to contributing to the international struggle against that evil,” the President’s message reads.