A ferry accident on the Euphrates River in Syria's Deir ez-Zor province on July 12 caused a new humanitarian tragedy in the region. The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a written statement regarding this tragic incident, offering condolences.
The ministry's statement expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life in the accident. The message, which said, "We pray for God's mercy on those who lost their lives and offer our condolences to their families and the Syrian people," also emphasized that Turkey is providing support for search and rescue efforts.
The statement said that Turkey will continue to stand in solidarity with the Syrian government and people. This reflects the ongoing solidarity efforts as a neighboring country in the face of humanitarian crises in the region.