Egypt expressed its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the government and people of Japan, as well as to the families of the victims, following the earthquake that struck the south of the country and resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with the friendly nation of Japan during this difficult time and expressed its sincere wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured.
At least 13 people are dead, and dozens are injured after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck an island in southwestern Japan on Tuesday. Officials are now racing to find survivors after roadways and buildings, including a mall, were seriously damaged.
The disaster comes a decade after 278 people died in a wave of earthquakes that struck the same region.
