No: 209, 27 June 2022, Press Release Regarding the Explosion in the Port of Aqaba in Jordan

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 27.06.2022

We have learned with sorrow that an explosion caused by an accident at the Port of Aqaba, Jordan, led to loss of lives and many injuries.

We wish Allah's mercy upon those who lost their lives in this tragic incident, offer our condolences to the friendly and brotherly people and the Government of Jordan, including first and foremost the relatives of the deceased, and wish speedy recovery to the injured.

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