Erdogan receives condolences from Saudi King and crown prince following the Turkish earthquake
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Sulaiman
- . February 7, 2023
- . Update: February 7, 2023 7:32 pm
Following the Monday earthquake that shook Turkey, King Salman of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent their sympathies to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the populace.
The relatives of the victims, as well as the Turkish people, received King Salman’s profound condolences and sympathies. We affirm that we support you during this traumatic occurrence. He wished for the quick recovery of the injured and the safe return of the missing.
More than 2,600 people were killed and dozens of structures were flattened as a powerful earthquake slammed Turkey and Syria. Rescuers frantically searched for survivors.
Along with sending his sympathies to the families of the deceased, Prince Mohammed also wished the injured a swift recovery. He continued by saying that in the face of the calamity, the Kingdom stands with and supports Turkiye.
Erdogan praised the crown prince and expressed his gratitude for the Kingdom’s assistance during these trying times.
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Three thousand and four hundred buildings in Turkey were reduced to rubble, including multi-story apartment buildings occupied by people. Syria reported scores of collapses as well as damage to Aleppo’s archaeological sites.
Along with sending his sympathies to the families of the deceased, Prince Mohammed also wished the injured a swift recovery.
He continued by saying that in the face of the calamity, the Kingdom stands with and supports Turkiye.
Erdogan praised the crown prince and expressed his gratitude for the Kingdom’s assistance during these trying times.
Three thousand and four hundred buildings in Turkey were reduced to rubble, including multi-story apartment buildings occupied by people. Syria reported scores of collapses as well as damage to Aleppo’s archaeological sites.
