DILI, 8 february 2023 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste Government expresses solidarity with the Government and People of Turkey and Syria on the strong earthquake measuring 7.8. in Turkey and the neighborhood.
“ Government expresses condolences to the Governments of Turkey and Syria and the People of both countries who are facing this catastrophe, our condolences are with the families and friends who lost their loved one during the strong earthquake on February 6 of 2023, in southeastern Turkey and which caused widespread destruction in the country and neighboring Syria,’’ President for the Council of Minister, Fidelis Magalhães said in a statement seen by Tatoli.
Since the main quake, which happened shortly after four in the morning, 33 kilometers from the provincial capital of Gaziantep, hundreds of aftershocks have been reported in southeastern Turkey.
Until today Over 7.826 were confirmed dead. The figure is a combination of the 5,894 deaths reported in Turkey and the 1,932 deaths reported in Syria, with experts admitting that the total number could be much higher. Several thousand people were injured and over five thousand buildings collapsed.
The Government of Timor-Leste commends the work of the authorities of the affected countries in their search and rescue work, in extremely difficult conditions.
“In these difficult days, Timor-Leste stands in solidarity with the Governments and peoples of Turkey and Syria, in the challenges facing everyone in the coming weeks and months”. He concluded
Journalist: José Belarmino De Sá
Editor: Nelia B.
