BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 28. The President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella has sent a letter of condolences to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in connection with the tragic loss of life in the plane crash involving the aircraft of Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) on December 25 near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, Trend reports.
"Your Excellency,
On behalf of the Italian Republic and myself, I extend my condolences to you regarding the tragic plane crash that occurred on Christmas Day, resulting in the loss of lives.
Mr. President, along with you, I extend my deepest condolences to the friendly people of Azerbaijan, sharing the grief of the families of those who lost their lives," the letter reads.