Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay on Sunday sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Ünal Üstel for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake disaster in Türkiye.

“I would like to express my gratitude for your warm solidarity in the days we experience this common pain, and express my condolences to all Turkish Cypriot people” Oktay said.

“Dear Prime Minister, I wish God’s mercy on our Turkish Cypriot brothers and sisters who lost their lives in the earthquake disaster in our country. I also express my condolences to their relatives, and a speedy recovery to our wounded brothers and sisters” Oktay said in his message.