Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to the President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad in connection with the earthquake that occurred in the north-western region of the country, which led to numerous human casualties, injuries and destruction.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, the National Leader of the Turkmen people also expressed, on behalf of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan and on his own behalf, words of sincere empathy and support at this difficult moment to the relatives and friends of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.