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Message of condolences from Foreign Minister Iwaya on the earthquake damage in Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China
January 7, 2025
On January 7, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, delivered his message to H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, following the earthquake that struck Tibet Autonomous Region at around 10:00 a.m. JST on January 7 (around 9:00 a.m. local time) and expressed his condolences to the victims and bereaved families, his sympathies to those who were affected, and his prayers for the early rescue of those who are missing, recovery of the victims and speedy recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas in Tibet.