Azerbaijan expresses condolences following deadly earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a heartfelt statement of condolences in response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28. 

The Ministry expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families, offering support to those affected by the disaster.

As reported by Caliber.Az, the Ministry’s message, shared through its official account on the social media platform X, reads: "We express condolences to those who have been affected by the devastating earthquake occurred in Myanmar and Thailand. We sincerely hope for the earliest possible return to normalcy for those affected by the disaster, and for the recovery and restoration of the affected regions."

The earthquake, which struck Myanmar with a magnitude of 7.7, has led to catastrophic consequences. The death toll has reached 1,002, with 2,376 reported injuries and 30 people still missing. The tremor, which hit around midday on March 28, has caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and buildings, leaving vast areas in ruin.

The earthquake's impact also extended to neighboring Thailand, where hundreds of buildings were reported damaged.

By Vugar Khalilov