Turkish FM: search-and-rescue operation for crashed military plane ongoing with Georgian authorities

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday said that Turkey was closely monitoring the search-and-rescue operation for the Turkish military cargo plane that crashed near the Georgia–Azerbaijan border, in coordination with Georgian authorities.

In a social media post, Fidan expressed condolences for the victims and prayers for their families.

“Together with the Georgian authorities, we are closely following the ongoing search-and-rescue operation concerning the military cargo plane that crashed while returning from Azerbaijan to our country. I pray for forgiveness for our victims and for strength for their families and loved ones. May our nation find comfort”, Fidan said.