President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolences to his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev over major wildfires in Kazakhstan’s Abai Region.
“We were extremely saddened by the news of heavy casualties and serious consequences as a result of major forest fires in Abai Region.
On the occasion of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I offer my profound condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who were killed, and all the people of Kazakhstan, wish those injured a speedy recovery, and that the consequences of the natural disaster will be eliminated soon,” the head of state said in his letter.