UAE sends condolences to Chile over wildfires

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 17:08

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has expressed its condolences and solidarity with Chile over the wildfires that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.

The fires have left numerous missing and caused severe damage in the Valparaíso region.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) extended its sympathy to the government and people of Chile, and to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

#UAE expresses solidarity with Chile, offers condolences over victims of wildfires#WamNews https://t.co/cjr7MhFnB9 pic.twitter.com/TwqfeC4Bt1
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) February 6, 2024

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