President of Azerbaijan offers condolences to his Kazakh counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has offered deep condolences to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Report informs, citing AzerTag, that the letter reads:

"Dear Mr. President,

"I was deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties as a result of a plane crash near the city of Almaty.

"On the occasion of this tragedy, on my behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who were killed, and wish recovery to those injured.

"May Allah rest the souls of the dead in peace!"