Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has expressed condolences to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev over the deaths of servicemen during military exercises in the Mangystau region.

Axar.az presents the text of the letter:

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!

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 25 September 2026