No: 321, 19 December 2023, Press Release Regarding the Earthquake in the People’s Republic of China

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 19.12.2023

We are deeply saddened over the loss of lives as a result of the earthquake that struck the Gansu and Qinghai provinces of the People’s Republic of China on 18 December 2023.

We convey our condolences to the families of the deceased as well as to the people and Government of the People’s Republic of China, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

Atatürk

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