Ilham Aliyev offers condolences to Atambayev over plane crash

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has offered condolences to the Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev over the plane crash near Bishkek.

"I was deeply saddened by the news of tragic death of people as a result of plane crash near Bishkek," President Aliyev said in his letter of condolence.

"On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my deepest condolences to you, the bereaved families, loved ones of those who died and wish the injured the swiftest possible recovery," Trend cited the president as saying.