UAE voices 'steadfast solidarity' with Türkiye in wake of Istanbul quake

The United Arab Emirates on Friday expressed solidarity with Türkiye following the earthquake that struck the Sea of Marmara and was felt in northern areas of Istanbul two days ago, resulting in dozens of injuries.

In a statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry affirmed the country's "steadfast solidarity with Türkiye and its people, as part of the close ties between the two countries."

The statement also expressed the UAE's "wishes of a speedy recovery for all the injured."

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on Wednesday, injuring at least 236 people in panic-driven incidents, said officials.

The epicenter was in Istanbul's Silivri district, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).