President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a telegram of
condolences to the President of Colombia following the numerous casualties caused
by a devastating earthquake that struck the country. The Head of State conveyed
his sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives and
expressed hope that missing people would soon be reunited with their families.
Notably, the day before,
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency
following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. He said the authorities had mobilized all
available resources to rescue people and assist the affected regions.
Search-and-rescue operations are continuing around the clock. The latest
reports put the death toll at more than 130, with over 500 people injured.
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