Izmir:Baku President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has expressed his condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following a tragic explosion at a steel plant in Izmir province, which resulted in loss of life and injuries.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Aliyev conveyed his heartfelt sympathies in a letter addressed to President Erdogan. In the letter, Aliyev expressed his deep shock over the incident and extended condolences on behalf of himself and the people of Azerbaijan to the families of the victims and the people of Turkey. He also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the explosion.

The letter emphasized the brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, reflecting solidarity in times of tragedy. President Aliyev concluded his message with a prayer for the peace of the souls of those who lost their lives in the incident.