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Foreign diplomatic missions in Türkiye have issued condolence messages following the crash of a C-130 military cargo plane that went down near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border, killing those on board.
U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Representative for Syria Tom Barrack expressed deep sorrow over the crash of the Turkish Armed Forces aircraft. "We extend our most sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, to the Turkish Armed Forces and to the Turkish people," Barrack said. "The United States stands in solidarity with our ally Türkiye."
French Ambassador to Ankara Isabelle Dumont said she learned of the Turkish Armed Forces' announcement about the crash "with great sadness." "I offer my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I stand in solidarity with Türkiye in the face of this tragic incident," Dumont said.
German Ambassador to Ankara Sibylle Katharina Sorg said she "just learned with great sadness about the tragic crash of a Turkish military aircraft in Georgia." "Young soldiers were returning from Azerbaijan. I offer my deepest condolences to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives," Sorg said.
The Netherlands Embassy in Ankara emphasized its deep sadness over the crash news, offering condolences to the families and colleagues of those who lost their lives.
Greece's Embassy in Ankara conveyed its sincere condolences regarding the tragic incident involving the downing of the Turkish aircraft and the resulting loss of life.
Russia's Embassy in Ankara said it learned with great sorrow of the Turkish soldiers' deaths. "We pray for God's mercy for the martyrs and offer condolences to their families and the friendly Turkish nation," the embassy said.
Iran's Embassy in Ankara said it learned of the tragic incident with deep sadness. "We sincerely offer our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the government and people of the friendly and brotherly Republic of Türkiye, praying to Almighty God for mercy for those who lost their lives and patience and fortitude for those left behind," the embassy stated.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Ankara Nariman Celal wrote: "Our condolences Türkiye! I pray for God's mercy for those martyred in the tragic accident, and offer my sincere condolences to the grieving families and the brotherly Turkish people, wishing patience and fortitude. Your pain is our pain."
The European Union Delegation to Türkiye said it received news of the tragic crash with deep sadness, expressing heartfelt condolences to the families of the military personnel killed and to all Turkish people.
The Organization of Turkic States said it learned of the crash with deep sadness and noted that search and rescue operations are currently ongoing. "We offer our most sincere prayers for the souls of the martyrs and extend our condolences to their families, loved ones and the brotherly Turkish people," the organization said.
Poland's Embassy in Ankara conveyed condolences to the families of those killed, the Turkish Armed Forces, Turkish authorities and the Turkish nation, expressing solidarity and support during this difficult time.
Kosovo's Embassy in Ankara shared its deep sorrow over the crash. "We extend our most sincere condolences and sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, to the Turkish Armed Forces and to the people of the Republic of Türkiye. In these difficult days, the Republic of Kosovo stands with Türkiye," the embassy said.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ambassador to Ankara Mirsada Colakovic expressed deep sadness over the plane crash and conveyed condolences to the families of those killed.
Pakistan's Ambassador to Ankara Yousaf Junaid expressed sadness over the crash, offered condolences to affected families and noted that Pakistan stands with its Turkish brothers during this difficult time.
Japan's Embassy in Ankara said it learned with deep sadness about the cargo plane crash as it was returning to Türkiye from Azerbaijan. "Japan stands in solidarity with Türkiye in this tragic incident," the embassy stated.
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