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Foreign Minister Shahid sends a message of condolences to the Foreign Minister of Turkey

Minister Shahid sends a message of condolence to Minister Çavuşoğlu, following the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Turkey.

 

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid sends a message of condolence to Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey following the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Turkey.

Minister’s message reads as follows:

"I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the strong earthquake that struck Elazig province in eastern Turkey, causing tragic loss of lives, injury to many, as well as damage to property and infrastructure.

On behalf of the Government and people of the Maldives, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of the Republic of Turkey.

Please convey our sincere condolences to the members of the bereaved families. "

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fathulla Jameel Building, Malé, 20077, Republic of Maldives, | Tel Number: 00960 332-3400  |  Emergency Contact: 00960 798-3400