President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
“I was deeply saddened by the news of casualties caused by the collapse of a building and a helicopter crash in Istanbul,” the head of state said in his message.
“On the occasion of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deep condolences to you, the families and the loved ones of those who were killed and the brotherly people of Turkey, and wish the injured recovery,” President Ilham Aliyev said.