Kazakhstan is set to soon welcome members of the commission investigating the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger plane.

It is in adversity that true friends are revealed. This timeless phrase gained profound significance for Azerbaijan following the devastating tragedy involving the AZAL plane that crashed near Aktau on December 25 of last year. These harrowing days brought pain and loss, not only to the families of the passengers and crew but also to the entire nation. Yet amidst the sorrow, it became clear who stood by Azerbaijan as true allies.

A decision has been made to send the black boxes of the Embraer 190 passenger aircraft, which crashed near Aktau, to the Brazilian Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA), reflecting Azerbaijan’s objective and principled approach.

Representatives from Brazil's Aviation Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) have arrived in Kazakhstan to aid in the investigation of an Azerbaijani aircraft crash near Aktau airport on December 25.

Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry has established a commission to investigate the AZAL plane crash, in accordance with the regulations for data presentation and air accident investigations in commercial and experimental aviation.