Staff Reporter
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob extended his condolences to the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the President of the Republic of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, following the deadly earthquake that killed thousands of people in both countries.
The earthquake hit parts of Türkiye and Syria on Monday, 6 February, killing and injuring thousands of people in these countries.
“It is with profound shock and dismay that I have learned of the deadly earthquake that hit Türkiye and Syria, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives and injury of many other citizens. Coupled with the destruction of infrastructure, this is truly an occurrence that has struck many of us at the core of our humanity,” he said.
The president also extended his condolences to the bereaved families as well as all Turkish and Syrian people.
“May the bereaved families find strength and solace during this period of mourning,” the president said.
On behalf of Namibia, Geingob also extended his support and solidarity to the two countries in the wake of this tragedy.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Türkiye and Syria and hope that amongst the pain and devastation, the brave men and women leading the national rescue effort will be able to find survivors and bring them to safety and refuge,” he added.
