Dear Mr. President,
We were deeply saddened by the news of the collision between a passenger plane and an army helicopter near Washington, resulting in the loss of many lives.
In light of this tragedy, I extend my deepest condolences to you, the families and loved ones of the victims, and to the friendly people of the United States, on behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan.
Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, 30 January 2025
