Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said on Wednesday that the cause of the plane crash in Kazakhstan cannot be established yet, and the incident is far from a conclusion.
An Embraer 190 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines with flight number J2-8243 from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan on Wednesday with 67 people on board.
Of all the 67 people on board, 38 were killed in the crash, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) said on Wednesday.
The governments of both Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have announced the establishment of a national committee to investigate the cause of the plane crash.
Both countries have said that the cause of the crash cannot be determined for the time being.
Bozumbayev said that an inter-departmental investigation team has been set up, and criminal investigation and identification experts and civil aviation management experts have arrived in Aktau for further investigations.
The experts will collect all evidence and conduct necessary identification within the framework of the criminal case to determine the cause of the crash, said Bozumbayev.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday signed an official order to designate December 26 as a national day of mourning in response to the tragedy.
Aliyev, who was in Russia's airspace en route to St. Petersburg for a summit at the time, ordered his flight to return upon learning of the incident.
Aliyev said the crashed plane changed its course due to bad weather, but the cause of the crash is still unclear. He said it is too early to discuss the cause of the crash.
According to Azerbaijan Airlines, the most recent comprehensive technical check of the crashed aircraft was in October this year, and the captain of the crashed aircraft had more than 15,000 hours of flight time.
The Azerbaijan Airlines has said it would suspend all flights from Baku, Azerbaijan to Grozny, Russia, and from Baku to Makhachkala, Russia until the investigation of this incident is completed.
Cause of plane crash cannot be established: Kazak vice PM
Cause of plane crash cannot be established: Kazak vice PM
Cause of plane crash cannot be established: Kazak vice PM
Cause of plane crash cannot be established: Kazak vice PM
A contemporary Chinese art exhibition has been held at the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest, playing a vibrant role in fostering cultural ties between the East and the West. The exhibits, including brush paintings and sculptures on mountains, rivers, plants, blend traditional brushwork with Western influences, creating a serene, meditative atmosphere.
The artists' deep connection with the natural world is a window that the "Chinese Xieyi exhibition'' at the Hungarian National Museum presents to the public to explore Chinese philosophy, according to Tunde FegyvAri-Komori, curator of the Hungarian National Museum.
"This exhibition is a collection of 58 artworks, including four sculptures from 58 different artists, from the National Art Museum of China's collection. And they represent modern and contemporary artworks, partly reflecting back to the traditional Chinese painting and Chinese art, and partly reflecting to Western influences in art, which mostly started arriving in China after the 1970s and the 80s," said FegyvAri-Komori.
Much of the exhibition showcases traditional Chinese brushwork, where delicate strokes create intricate designs and meanings that express deep philosophical meanings, allowing viewers to experience the world from their perspective.
"The Chinese curators constructed the exhibition around these three topics and these three main aspects to approach Xieyi itself. The first one is called 'yi', which translates as meaning. This focuses on the essence of the topic. The second one is form, which in Chinese is 'xing,' and it's quite similar to meaning, but from a different approach. They are focusing on the form itself that they see, but they are not aiming at mirroring reality. The third one is called 'interest,' or in Chinese called 'qu.' And in this last part, I would say that it's a combination of the first two," said FegyvAri-Komori.
One standout piece is a sculpture that blends mythology and modern art, depicting Lao Tzu departing from the Qin Empire (221 BC to 207 BC), carrying the wisdom that shaped Taoist thought with him. The ox-head panther he rides symbolizes mysticism and the spiritual journey, adding another mythical dimension to the work.
"It expresses Xieyi very well, but at the same time, it also expresses a little bit of Western modern art, abstract art," said FegyvAri-Komori.
For many visitors, the exhibition is a chance to experience the dynamic evolution of Chinese art.
"My father had several books about Chinese art, about porcelains, ceramics, and paintings. It always struck me how different it is from our European tradition. There's a subtlety and sensitivity in it. The way they express emotions feels so unique and profound," said Daniel, a visitor.
The exhibition, part of celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China, celebrates cultural exchange and shared appreciation for art and culture.
Contemporary Chinese art expo held in Hungary helps cultivate ties between east and west
