Algiers, Algeria – President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has conveyed his deepest condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following the tragic crash of a Turkish military aircraft. The incident, which occurred in the Sagnaghi region near the Georgian-Azerbaijani border, resulted in the deaths of twenty military personnel.
In a message addressed to President Erdoğan, President Tebboune expressed his profound sorrow and sympathy. “Your Excellency, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey, Your Excellency and dear brother, it was with deep emotion and sadness that I received the news of the crash of the Turkish military aircraft in the Sagnaghi region on the Georgian-Azerbaijani border, which resulted in the death of twenty soldiers,” the message read.
President Tebboune further stated, “In the face of this painful and tragic event, I extend to Your Excellency my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies, asking Almighty God to have mercy on the victims and grant them spacious gardens in Paradise, and to inspire you, their families, and their relatives with beautiful patience and solace. Indeed, we belong to God, and to Him we shall return.”
The message underscores the strong relationship between Algeria and Turkey, highlighting the Algerian government’s solidarity with the Turkish people during this difficult time. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by military personnel and the importance of international cooperation in ensuring aviation safety.
DZWatch continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as they become available.
