The telegram reads that Nursultan Nazarbayev with deep sorrow learnt the tragic news on the death of C. de Margerie in the plane crash, took place at the Vnukovo airport in Moscow.
«Christophe de Margerie was a professional specialist and an authoritative manager. He also was a prominent figure, who made a great contribution to enhancement friendly relations between Kazakhstan and France and development of the energy sector of our country», - the head of state stressed.
Nursultan Nazarbayev on behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and on his own behalf expressed sincere condolences to the relatives of Christophe de Margerie.