Aktau, Kazakhstan - December 26, 2024 A memorial event was held at Azerbaijan's Consulate General in Aktau on Thursday to mourn the victims of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash. Locals, united in sorrow, have gathered in front of the consulate, laying flowers in memory of those who lost their lives. Amidst the mourning, Kazakhstan's officials have also visited the consulate, expressing their deepest condolences and reaffirming their commitment to stand by Azerbaijan during this painful time. Aykhan Suleymanov, Consul General of Azerbaijan in the Aktau, met the families of the victims and other officials. He offered his condolences and support during the meeting. The Embraer 190 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines with flight number J2-8243 from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan on Wednesday. Of all the 67 people on board, 38 were killed in the crash, and 29 survivors including two children were pulled from the wreckage, Kazakh authorities said on Wednesday. Shotlist: Aktau, Kazakhstan - Dec 26, 2024: 1. People laying flowers in front of Azerbaijan's Consulate General in Aktau; 2. Various of flowers, candles, cards; 3. Various of Aykhan Suleymanov, Consul General of Azerbaijan in Aktau meeting victims' families, other officials; 4. Various of photos of victims, flowers. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]