“I pray for Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in the plane crash. I extend my condolences and pray for patience for their families and loved ones. This is a great tragedy, a significant loss for the people of Azerbaijan," said President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting on the plane crash.
"Expressing my sorrow for those who lost their lives and their loved ones, I once again pray for Allah’s mercy for the deceased, wish healing to the injured, and offer patience to the families and relatives of the deceased and injured," the President stated.