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Traders delegation condoles with Azeri envoy on plane crash

By Our Correspondent
December 30, 2024
A delegation of prominent business leaders of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi led by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan (centre) with Azerbaijan officials on December 28, 2024. — Facebook@sardar.yasir.7583992
A delegation of prominent business leaders of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi led by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan (centre) with Azerbaijan officials on December 28, 2024. — Facebook@sardar.yasir.7583992

Islamabad: A delegation of prominent business leaders of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi led by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan ( President IDA) to the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pakistan to extend heartfelt condolences over the tragic plane crash in Azerbaijan, which claimed numerous lives, says a press release.

The delegation included esteemed business figures such as Shafiq Akbar, Amir Hussain, Umais Khattak and Umer Hussain. Together, they expressed their solidarity with the Azerbaijani people during this time of grief.

Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan (CEO Centaurus group) said that this tragic loss of lives deeply saddens us and we share the grief of our Azerbaijani brothers and sisters. Pakistan has always had a strong bond with Azerbaijan and we extend our prayers for those affected by this disaster. The delegation offered their condolences to the Azerbaijani Ambassador, observed a moment of silence to honor the victims and conveyed their deepest sympathies on behalf of Pakistan’s business community.

The Azerbaijani Embassy appreciated the thoughtful gesture and acknowledged the deep friendship and mutual support shared between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. The Ambassador expressed gratitude for the delegation’s visit, stating that it underscores the enduring bond between the two nations.