OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
From Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mr. President,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft in Kazakhstan, which claimed the lives of 38 individuals.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and the people of Azerbaijan and express my sympathy. My thoughts are with those who have lost family members and loved ones. I wish the injured a swift and full recovery and hope that the investigation into the causes of this tragedy will be concluded promptly.
With deep sorrow,
Frank-Walter Steinmeier
President of the Federal Republic of Germany