President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of condolences to Federal Chancellor of the Federative Republic of Germany Angela Merkel, which reads, in particular:
"Your Excellency,
I was very saddened by the news of passenger aircraft crash of the German air company in the territory of France and its tragic consequences causing death of many passengers from your country.
I express on behalf of Government and people of Tajikistan deep condolences on this great loss to friendly people of Germany and ask to convey our sincere sympathy to the relatives and close friends of the deceased".