«I received with deep sorrow the news that a strong earthquake in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has resulted in deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. On behalf of the people of the Kyrgyz Republic and myself, I express my sincere condolences to you, the families and loved ones of the victims, and to all the people of Venezuela. I wish a speedy recovery to all those injured,» Sadyr Japarov’s telegram reads.

Venezuela was hit by its strongest earthquake in 126 years on June 25. According to the latest government data, at least 188 people were killed, 1,520 were injured, and another 157 are missing. More than 200 people remain trapped under the rubble.