Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has sent condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari in connection with the airliner's crash near the city of Islamabad, which resulted in numerous human casualties and injuries.

As the Turkmenistan.ru correspondent reports from Ashgabat with reference to the official statement, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished fortitude and strength to overcome this tragedy. Turkmen president also conveyed words of deep empathy and support to families and friends of those killed and injured.