Iraqi president extends condolences to Ilham Aliyev

Iraqi President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid has sent a letter of condolences to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, according to Report.

The letter reads:

"His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev,

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

It is with deep sorrow that we have received the news of the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft in the territory of Kazakhstan.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident, as well as the entire people of Azerbaijan.

May Allah rest the souls of those who perished in peace and grant patience to their families."