Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolence to his Kazakh counterpart, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

According to Report, the letter reads:

“Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich,

We were deeply shocked by the news of the deaths of servicemen during military exercises held in the Mangystau Region.

Sharing your grief in these difficult moments, I extend, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, my deepest condolences to you, the families and relatives of those who perished, and the brotherly people of Kazakhstan following this tragedy.

May Allah rest their souls in peace!”