Princess extends Tonga’s condolences to Turkey and Syria after earthquakes claim 36,000 lives [1]
Canberra, Australia
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 16:56. Updated on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 16:57.
Princess Latufuipeka Tuku’aho was welcomed by the Deputy Head of Mission of the Turkey Embassy, Mr. Umut Vatan Aydin. 6 February 2023. Photo: AHC.
Tonga’s High Commissioner to Australia, Princess Latufuipeka Tuku’aho extended condolences to Turkey and Syria, after devastating earthquakes on 6 February claimed more than 36,000 lives.
The High Commission reported that the Princess was welcomed by the Deputy Head of Mission of the Turkey Embassy, Mr. Umut Vatan Aydin.
“On behalf of the people and Government of Tonga, the Princess extended our deepest condolences and sympathy and signed a Book of Condolence at the Turkish Embassy in Canberra, on 13 February,”
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It has been a week since a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria and collapsing thousands of buildings while families were asleep. The death toll has risen to more than 36,000 people. Many tens of thousands more have been injured. Millions may be left homeless.
The death toll in Turkey has reached 31,643, Turkish Emergency Coordination Center SAKOM said on Monday. Meanwhile, the confirmed death toll in Syria is 4,574.
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