On December 27, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, made a phone call to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, APA reports.
First, President Ilham Aliyev personally thanked the President of Kazakhstan for the ongoing rescue operations. The head of state praised the swift actions of Kazakhstan’s rescuers, who took immediate measures and played an active role in saving the injured passengers. At the same time, the Azerbaijani President also expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan's medical personnel for their professional care and attention to the injured, noting that most of the wounded have already returned to Azerbaijan, with some still receiving treatment in Kazakhstan.
Furthermore, the President of Azerbaijan noted the solidarity shown by the ordinary citizens of Kazakhstan, emphasizing that their support was another indication of the strong bond between the two brotherly and friendly nations, which is highly valued by the Azerbaijani public.