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President of Turkmenistan extends condolences following devastating earthquake in the Philippines
10 Jun. 05:00President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow has dispatched an official message of condolence to the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., following a powerful earthquake that struck the southern island of Mindanao. The seismic event caused significant loss of life, widespread injuries, and extensive damage to local infrastructure.
On behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as in his own name, the Head of State expressed his deepest sympathies and words of comfort to the families, relatives, and loved ones of the victims during this period of national grief. President Berdimuhamedow also conveyed his sincere wishes for a rapid recovery to all those who sustained injuries during the natural disaster.
According to data released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the 7.8-magnitude earthquake occurred on Monday morning, centered in the southern Sarangani province and adjacent regions of Mindanao. The latest situation report from the republic's Office of Civil Defense confirms that the death toll has risen to 45 individuals, with an additional 630 people injured and 17 citizens officially registered as missing as search and rescue operations continue in the affected areas.
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The renovation project was successfully carried out by the local private construction enterprise "Yhlasa Ynam." During the official ceremony, outstanding construction workers were awarded valuable commemorative gifts presented on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
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