Kazakhstani embassy in Azerbaijan offers condolences over plane crash in Aktau

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan Alim Baiel took to his Facebook account to wish a speedy recovery to those survived in the tragic crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane near the Kazakh city of Aktau, Kazinform News Agency reports.

With deep pain I received the news about the crash of the passenger plane near Aktau. I express condolences to the close one of those killed on behalf of the Kazakh embassy in Azerbaijan. May their souls rest in paradise! I wish a speedy recovery to the survivors, he wrote.

Baiel highlighted that the Government Commission was set up upon President Tokayev’s instruction to investigate the cause of the crash and provide immediate assistance. The two nations’ relevant agencies take all the necessary measures, with Kazakhstan’s health facilities giving necessary aid. Many people donate blood to those survived in Aktau. Kazakhstanis are laying flowers in front of the Azerbaijani embassy and General Consulate. The embassy lowered its flag to the half-staff position.

I’m convinced that Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan will overcome this challenge in a spirit of brotherhood and mutual aid. We stand together, said Baiel.

The Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which was operating a flight en route Baku-Grozny, crashed Wednesday morning near Kazakhstan's Aktau city. 69 people, including 5 crew members, were onboard. 28 passengers were hospitalized.

The government commission headed by Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev began its work at the crash site of the plane. 

As was reported, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the current situation related to the passenger plane crash near Aktau.

Upon Kazakh President Tokayev’s instruction, an ambulance aircraft left Astana headed to Aktau.

It was reported that President Tokayev tasked to set up a state commission in connection with the plane crash.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev cut short his trip to Russia due to the plane crash.

Earlier, Kazinform News Agency presented the preliminary list of passengers onboard the crashed plane.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his condolences to Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev following the incident.