ISLAMABAD – The government of Turkey on Friday expressed gratitude toPakistan for the solidarity expressed over its losses after a strongearthquake hit the city of Izmir.
“Sincere thanks to brotherly people of Pakistan for expressing sympathy forthe earthquake in Izmir and strong solidarity with the Turkish people,”Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on its official twitter page.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry added that “May Allah bless both our nationsand eternal friendship”.
Turkey’s ambassador in Pakistan Mustafa Yurdakul also expressed gratitudeto Pakistan for always standing by his country in difficult times.
“Thank you Pakistan for always being there and standing with Turkey,” hesaid on twitter.
Earlier, Pakistan expressed solidarity with the people of Turkey as astrong earthquake collapsed several buildings in Izmir city.
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“Extremely anguished by news of earthquake in Izmir, Turkey, and peoplereportedly trapped in demolished buildings,” the Foreign Office said in atweet.
The Foreign Office also extended solidarity with the Turkish people duringthe natural calamity.
“Like always, people of Pakistan are in strong solidarity with theirTurkish brethren. Our best wishes and prayers,” it said.
Turkish officials as quoted by TRT World said at least 20 buildingcollapsed in Izmir with people trapped under the debris at around fivesites, fearing casualties.
