Baku: Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has extended his condolences to Yasar Gler, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Trkiye, following a tragic incident involving a Turkish military aircraft.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense disclosed that the letter from Hasanov conveyed his sorrow over the death of a Turkish serviceman due to the crash of an F-16 fighter aircraft. Hasanov expressed his prayers for the deceased serviceman and offered his deepest sympathies to the grieving family.

The communication reflects the close ties and mutual support between the defense ministries of Azerbaijan and Trkiye, particularly in times of tragedy and loss. The Azerbaijani Minister's message underscores the solidarity between the two nations and their commitment to supporting each other in challenging times.