JAKARTA - Two strong earthquakes have rocked Venezuela and killed dozens of people. A number of Asian leaders, including those from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, expressed condolences and expressed support for the South American country.
Launching Anadolu Agency quoted Thursday, June 25, Interim President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez said at least 32 people were killed and about 700 others were injured. This disaster is called the deadliest earthquake in Venezuela in more than a century.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was deeply saddened by the damage caused by the earthquake. He expressed condolences to the Venezuelan government and people, especially the families of the victims.
Modi also wished a speedy recovery for the injured. India, and is ready to provide all possible assistance to Venezuela.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed his condolences.
"On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I express my deepest condolences to the government and people of Venezuela, especially the families of the victims," Sharif said on X.
Sharif added that Pakistan stood with the Venezuelan people in the crisis and prayed for the injured to recover soon.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also expressed support. He said the Philippines was in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and hoped that all affected communities would soon be safe and recover.
According to Anadolu Agency's report, the initial 7.2 magnitude earthquake occurred near San Felipe, the capital of the Yaracuy state. About 40 seconds later, a stronger 7.5 magnitude earthquake shook the southeastern Yumare region.
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