Islamabad, December 25, 2024 – Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in a plane crash involving an Azerbaijan airline near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The unfortunate incident has left the people of Azerbaijan and Pakistan united in grief.
In separate statements, both leaders extended their heartfelt condolences to President Ilham Aliyev, the government, and the people of Azerbaijan. They conveyed their deep sympathies to the bereaved families and offered unwavering support during this time of sorrow.
President Zardari emphasized Pakistan’s solidarity with Azerbaijan, assuring the grieving families that Pakistan shares their pain and stands by them. “We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims,” he said in his official statement.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also took to his official X handle to share his condolences. “My heartfelt condolences to my dear brother President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan over the loss of precious lives in this incident. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased, and we wish a swift recovery to the injured. Pakistan stands with Azerbaijan in this hour of grief,” he wrote.
Adding to the expressions of solidarity, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar also conveyed his condolences. In a heartfelt message shared on his official X handle, he stated: “I am profoundly saddened to learn of the tragic crash involving an Azerbaijani airliner near Aktau, Kazakhstan. My sincerest condolences to my Brother Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and to the people of brotherly Azerbaijan for the loss of invaluable lives. Our thoughts are with the families of the departed, and we wish a speedy recovery to those who are injured.”
Pakistan’s leadership has reaffirmed the country’s strong ties with Azerbaijan, highlighting the bond of brotherhood that unites the two nations. In this hour of grief, Pakistan stands resolutely with Azerbaijan, offering its prayers and support to those affected by the devastating tragedy.