President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolences to President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili.

Dear Madame President,

We were deeply saddened by the news of the death of the crew and rescuers as a result of the border police helicopter crash in Gudauri.

On the occasion of this heavy tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died, and all the people of Georgia.

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 30 July 2022