Earthquake in Turkey: India Stands in Solidarity with Turkish People, Says PM Narendra Modi
"India stands in solidarity with the people of Turkey and is ready to offer all possible assistance to cope with this tragedy," the prime minister said tagging a tweet by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the quake. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also condoled the loss of lives in the earthquake.
New Delhi, Februray 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the earthquake in Turkey, and said India is ready to offer all possible assistance to help it cope with this tragedy.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday. At least 195 people were killed in both countries, hundreds were injured and the toll was expected to rise, according to media reports. Earthquake: Powerful 7.8-Magnitude Quake Kills 125 People in Turkey and Syria, Over 400 Injured.
"Anguished by the loss of lives and damage of property due to the Earthquake in Turkey. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," Modi said in a tweet.
"India stands in solidarity with the people of Turkey and is ready to offer all possible assistance to cope with this tragedy," the prime minister said tagging a tweet by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the quake. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also condoled the loss of lives in the earthquake. Earthquake in Turkey: 17 Dead As Powerful 7.8-Magnitude Quake Jolts Parts of Many Turkish Provinces.
"Deeply distressed by the loss of lives and damage in the earthquake in Türkiye. Have conveyed to FM @MevlutCavusoglu our condolences and support at this difficult time," Jaishankar said in a tweet.