The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan Colonel General Zakir Hasanov has sent a letter of condolence to the Minister of National Defense of Turkey, Mr. Hulusi Akar in regard to the death and injury of servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey as a result of an explosion in the Turkish province of Sakarya.

Axar.az reports citing Ministry of Defence.

The letter says: "I am deeply shocked by the news about the death and injury of servicemen of the Armed Forces of fraternal Turkey as a result of the explosion that occurred during the disposal of pyrotechnics.

I pray to Almighty Allah for the repose of the souls of the lost, share the sorrow and grief of their relatives, and express my deep condolences to their families. I wish a speedy recovery to all the wounded. Your grief is our grief too.

May Allah rest in peace the souls of the lost".