(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Sabina Mammadli
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Turkish
counterpart Mevlut Cavushoglu held a telephone conversation on
November 13, Azernews reports via Azerbaijan's Foreign
Ministry.
During the conversation, Bayramov expressed his profound regret
and condolences over the deaths of innocent people in the explosion
on Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul. The minister wished a speedy
recovery to the wounded, adding that Azerbaijan is always on
Türkiye's side and shares its grief and happiness.
'We were deeply saddened by the news of the explosion on
Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul. We express our condolences to the
families and friends of those who died as a result of this
terrorist act, our fraternal Türkiye, and wish a speedy recovery to
the wounded. Azerbaijan is always close to fraternal Türkiye!' the
minister also wrote on .
In turn, Cavushoglu thanked his interlocutor for the condolences
and highly appreciated Azerbaijan's support to Türkiye.
Further, Azerbaijani Defense Minister Col-Gen Zakir Hasanov also
sent his condolences to his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar in
connection with the explosion.
Hasanov expressed deep sadness over the news of the victims of
the tragedy.
'Your pain is our pain. I wish the mercy of Allah to those who
died as a result of this tragedy, I share the pain of their loved
ones and express my deepest condolences to their families,' the
minister said.
Similarly, Speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker Sahiba
Gafarova condoled with Turkiye over the blast.
'We express our deep condolences to the families and friends of
those killed in the explosion in Istanbul, fraternal Türkiye, and
wish a speedy recovery to the injured,' the message stated.
Furthermore, Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov
shared condolences on his Twitter page.
'We are extremely saddened by the news of the explosion in
Istanbul. We offer our deepest condolences to brotherly Türkiye, we
wish patience to the families and loved ones of the dead and
healing to the wounded,' Jabbarov .
To recap, at about 16:20 on November 13, a powerful explosion
occurred on Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Türkiye. The cause of the
blast is still unknown.
The explosion killed 6 people and injured 53 others.
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