Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a condolence message to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, regarding the loss of life resulting from a tragic incident during naval exercises in Kazakhstan.

The message reads as follows: "It was with deep sorrow that I learned of the loss of life resulting from a tragic incident during naval exercises of the Naval Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

On behalf of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I extend my deepest condolences and solidarity to you, the families and relatives of the fallen servicemen, as well as to the friendly people of Kazakhstan.

In this difficult moment, we share your grief and wish you strength and fortitude.

I wish a speedy recovery to the injured serviceman and hope that the missing servicemen will be found safe and sound as soon as possible."

During naval exercises of the Kazakh navy in the Mangystau Region of Kazakhstan Thursday, 19 servicemen had fallen into the Caspian Sea, resulting in the deaths of nine. Three others were rescued, and the search for the rest is still in progress.