DUSHANBE, 16.01.2017. /NIAT “Khovar”/. Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Atambayev, which reads as follows:

«Dear Almazbek Sharshenovich,

We are deeply saddened by the news of the crash of the Turkish cargo airplane at the holiday village that resulted in death and injury of dozens of civilians, including children, as well as the destruction of houses in the suburbs of Bishkek.

Expressing deep condolences to the friendly people of Kyrgyzstan on this tragedy, I ask to convey our feelings of sympathy to the victims’ families and friends and our wishes of a speedy recovery to the injured.»