Dear Mrs President,

I am saddened by the news of heavy casualties as a result of the crash of a passenger plane of Ethiopian Airlines.

On the occasion of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deep condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died and the whole people of Ethiopia.

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 11 March, 2019