On October 31, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov sent a telegram of condolence to President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the death of people and large-scale destruction that occurred as a result of the earthquake in Izmir province.
“Let me express my most sincere condolences to you over the death of people and massive destruction that occurred as a result of the earthquake in Izmir province,” the telegram says. “I am deeply mourning for the victims. Please convey words of support and sincere sympathy to their relatives and friends. I wish the victims a speedy recovery.”