The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan Colonel General Zakir Hasanov has sent a letter of condolence to General Nadeem Raza, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The letter says: "I am deeply saddened by the news of the death and injury of servicemen of the fraternal Pakistani Armed Forces in the Asman Manza area of South Waziristan during counter-terrorism reconnaissance operation.
May the Almighty Allah rest the souls of the deceased. I express my deep condolences to their families and wish them patience. I wish a speedy recovery to all the wounded".