“We received the news about the earthquake with great sadness.

We express our condolences to the family members and relatives of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” the MFA said in a statement.

It is noted that as of 11:00 a.m. Tashkent time on February 6, 2023, the country’s diplomatic missions in Türkiye have not received any information about citizens of Uzbekistan who died or were injured as a result of the earthquake.

Citizens of Uzbekistan, if in need of help, can contact the embassy of the country in Ankara (tel.: +90-312-441-38-71, +90-312-441-17-46) and/or the consulate general in Istanbul (tel.: +90-212-323- 20-37, +90-212-323-20-39).