Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has expressed condolences to Turkiye following a deadly explosion at a factory in Izmir.

Axar.az reports that the ministry issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the deaths and injuries caused by the explosion.

“We were deeply saddened by the news of deaths and injuries caused by an explosion at a factory in Izmir, brotherly Turkiye. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We offer our deepest condolences to the state and people of brotherly Turkiye over this tragedy,” the statement said.