From Hans Henri P. Kluge, World Health Organization Regional Director for Europe

06 January 2025, 16:38

His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Your Excellency,

I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life due to the plane crash on 25 December. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Your Excellency, and to the bereaved countrymen and families who have lost loved ones.

Please accept my deepest condolences for this most grievous loss of life. My thoughts are with the Azerbaijani people. I pray that the survivors make a speedy and full recovery from their injuries.

I mourn alongside you and the citizens of Azerbaijan.

Please accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

 

Hans Henri P. Kluge

World Health Organization Regional Director for Europe