President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has 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 head of state also expressed, on behalf of the people, the Government of Turkmenistan and on his own behalf, words of sincere empathy and support to the relatives and friends of the victims at this difficult moment, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.