Azerbaijan has expressed its condolences to Japan following the deadly 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, while Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has thanked Baku among dozens of countries for its message of sym
In a statement posted on X, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said it was "deeply saddened" by the disaster, Caliber.Az reports.
"We are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. We extend our sincere condolences to the Government and people of Japan, especially to the families who lost their loved ones. We wish a speedy recovery to all those injured and hope that the communities affected will overcome the consequences of this tragedy as swiftly as possible," the ministry said.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi thanked countries and international organisations that had conveyed condolences and offered support following the disaster.
"In connection with the Kumamoto earthquake, we have so far received sincere messages of condolence and concrete offers of assistance from people in many countries and regions around the world, as well as from international organisations. I would like to take this opportunity to once again express my deep gratitude," Takaichi said.
According to the Japanese prime minister, 56 countries, including Azerbaijan, and seven international organisations have extended messages of sym
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan's southern island of Kyushu on July 28, causing widespread damage and power outages. Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning, which was later lifted.
According to the latest official figures, 34 people were killed in the earthquake.
By Sabina Mammadli
