Condolences to the President of Türkiye

Due to the earthquake in Turkey, His Majesty The King has sent the following telegram of condolence to His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

His Excellency Mr Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President of the Republic of Türkiye
ANKARA

The Queen and I wish to express our deepest condolences on the tragic loss of lives following the devastating earthquake in southeastern Türkiye.

We wish to offer our heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims and to the people of Türkiye. Our thoughts are also with the injured and all those affected by the immense destruction caused by the earthquake.

CARL GUSTAF R

Royal Palace, Stockholm
6 February 2023