The Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a message of condolences to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
The message reads in particular:
"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,
I am saddened by the tragic news of death of Russian Federation military servicemen caused by crash of a military transport aircraft.
Please pass our sincere condolences and sympathy to the relatives and friends of the deceased."