President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of condolences to the President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili, APA reports.
The letter reads: "Dear Madame President,
We were deeply saddened by the news of the death of the crew and rescuers as a result of the border police helicopter crash in Gudauri.
On the occasion of this heavy tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died, and all the people of Georgia".