Dear Mr. President,

I have been deeply saddened by the news of heavy human loss in a crash of a plane of Air Algerie.

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my deep condolences to you, family members and loved ones of those who died.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, 25 July, 2014