Rouhani expressed his condolences to the Turkish government and people for the loss and injury of a number of Turkish people in the devastating earthquake in Izmir Province, and the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to send any kind of relief and medical aid to the people of earthquake-stricken areas.

Here is the full text of the message:

“In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

Your Excellency Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan,

Honorable President of Turkey

The occurrence of a devastating earthquake in Izmir province and the loss and injury of some of the dear people of that country, caused great grief and sorrow.

On behalf of the government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I offer my condolences to His Excellency and the friendly and brotherly people of Turkey, and I ask the Almighty patience for the bereaved families and swift recovery to the injured.

The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran declares its readiness to send any kind of relief and medical aid and assistance to the people of the earthquake-stricken areas and hopes to see the return of safe conditions in the affected areas as soon as possible.” (ILKHA)