Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a condolence letter to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation over the fire the broke out during the emergency landing of a passenger plane at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport, which claimed several casualties.

The letter reads, in part:
“I was deeply grieved to learn about the tragic accident that occurred on May 5 at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport during the emergency landing of a passenger plane.

On behalf of the Armenian people and on my own behalf, I express our sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of the victims. I wish them patience and fortitude.

Please convey my wishes of a speedy recovery to all those who suffered in this tragedy.”