In his condolence it is said:
“We are deeply saddened by the news that people were killed and injured as a result of the explosion in Istanbul.
In this regard, my friend and brother express my condolences to the heads of trade unions of Turkey, the families and relatives of the deceased, to the brotherly people of Turkey on my own behalf, as well as on behalf of the Azerbaijani trade unions, and I wish recovery to the injured.”