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