Jakarta –
More than 2,300 people died after the earthquake rocked Turki and Syria. Indonesia also grieves for the disaster that hit Turkey and Syria.
“Indonesia deeply grieves for the loss of life and injuries caused by the earthquake in Southeastern Turkey this morning,” wrote the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Twitter account, Monday (6/2/2023).
Indonesia also extends its condolences to the victims and families left behind. It is hoped that the affected victims will recover soon.
“Deep condolences to our brothers and sisters in Türkiye, especially the victims and families left behind, and hope that those who were injured and affected by this tragedy will recover soon,” wrote the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Apart from that, Indonesia also prays for the Syrian people who have also been hit by Syria. Indonesia, explained the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with Syria.
“We also convey the same prayer & hope to the Syrian people. Our deepest condolences for the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake in northern Syria. Indonesian solidarity is always with the Syrian people,” he continued.
As previously reported, the death toll from the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria continues to grow. More than 2,300 people were reported dead. The earthquake also resulted in 7,600 people in Turkey and 1,280 in Syria injured and thousands of buildings collapsed.
The death toll is expected to increase. In addition, aftershocks are also predicted to continue for days or weeks.
(one/mae)