Kyrgyz PM writes his condolences in memorial book at Azerbaijani embassy

Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev has written his condolences in the memorial book at the Azerbaijani embassy in Bishkek, following the deaths of Azerbaijani citizens in the crash of an AZAL passenger plane, Report informs, citing the Government of Kyrgyzstan.

Kasymaliev stated, "On behalf of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and on my own behalf, I express my deepest condolences on the deaths of Azerbaijani citizens. I extend my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured."

On December 25, an AZAL passenger aircraft on a Baku-Grozny flight crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Among the 67 people on board, 42 were Azerbaijani citizens, 16 were Russian, 6 were Kazakh, and 3 were Kyrgyz. Tragically, 38 individuals lost their lives, while 29 survived, including 3 children.

By decree of President Ilham Aliyev, a day of mourning was declared in Azerbaijan on December 26.