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Monitor
Iraq offers condolences to Myanmar after deadly earthquake
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday expressed condolences and solidarity with the government and people of Myanmar following a powerful earthquake that struck the country earlier this week.
In an official statement, the ministry extended sympathy to those affected. “The Republic of Iraq extends its heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured,” the statement read.
The ministry also praised emergency personnel for their “tremendous efforts undertaken by rescue teams, medical personnel, and humanitarian workers in providing support and relief to those affected,” it said.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, causing widespread destruction and triggering aftershocks felt in parts of Thailand and Vietnam. As of March 30, at least 1,644 people were confirmed dead, with more than 3,400 injured and many others still missing.
A statement from Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its full solidarity with the government and people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar following the earthquake that struck the country, along with subsequent aftershocks that affected parts of Thailand and Vietnam, resulting in huge human and material losses.
The Republic of Iraq extends its heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured, reaffirming its complete support for the friendly countries during this difficult time. It emphasizes the importance of humanitarian cooperation and solidarity in addressing the consequences of this natural disaster.
The Ministry also commends the tremendous efforts undertaken by rescue teams, medical personnel, and humanitarian workers in providing support and relief to those affected.
