President of Czech Republic expresses condolences to Ilham Aliyev

Czech President Petr Pavel sent a letter of condolences to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev over the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft near the Kazakh city of Aktau, according to Report.

The letter reads:

"Your Excellency,

It is with deep concern and profound sorrow that I learned of the tragic crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight, which has claimed so many lives. I am convinced that all the circumstances that led to this terrible event must be properly investigated.

In this moment of grief, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences, both personally and on behalf of the citizens of the Czech Republic, to those who have lost their loved ones and to all the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan."