UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION

                                                                                                          Ankara, April 20, 2012

His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari,

President

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Honourable President, Dear Brother,

I have learnt today with deep sorrow that many passengers lost their lives in the airplane crash that occurred near the Islamabad International Airport. Turkish people share your sorrow from the bottom of their heart.

On this sad occasion, on behalf of the Turkish people and myself, I wish the mercy of Allah be upon the people who lost their lives in this tragic accident and convey my deepest condolences to Your Excellency Dear Brother and to the friendly and brotherly people of Pakistan. I also wish patience and fortitude to the grieved families of the deceased people.

                                                          Abdullah Gül 

             President

Republic of Turkey