Iraqi PM Offers Condolences, Pledges Support After Venezuela Earthquake

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi on Friday conveyed a message of solidarity and condolences to Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez following the earthquake that struck several parts of the country, reaffirming Iraq’s readiness to provide assistance.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office, al-Zaidi extended his condolences and support to the Venezuelan people after the earthquake caused significant loss of life and extensive material damage across a number of regions.

The Prime Minister underscored Iraq’s solidarity with Venezuela during the humanitarian crisis, stressing that both the Iraqi government and people stand alongside the friendly nation in these difficult circumstances.

He also expressed Iraq’s readiness to provide all possible forms of humanitarian assistance and to cooperate in relief and recovery efforts aimed at supporting those affected by the disaster.

Al-Zaidi concluded by wishing the Venezuelan people safety and resilience as they work to overcome the impact of the earthquake.

Foreign rescue teams and aid were arriving on Friday in Venezuela nearly two days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened areas in and around the capital Caracas, forcing residents to dig through rubble to save relatives, friends and neighbors.

The government has estimated hundreds of people still trapped and missing on top ‌of 589 confirmed fatalities and 2,980 injuries. A website set up to take reports of people still unaccounted for had 50,000 listed as of Friday morning.



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