His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
We at the World Bank are shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Words cannot convey the depth of our sorrow for the lives that this catastrophe has claimed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, and people of Azerbaijan during this exceptionally difficult period. We also wish speedy recovery to the survivors, who have been saved by professionalism and heroism of the pilots.
Please be assured of our readiness to support Azerbaijan in any possible way.
Sincerely,
Rolande Pryce
World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus
