PHNOM PENH, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia announced providing a humanitarian aid of 100,000 U.S. dollars to earthquake-hit Türkiye, the country's foreign ministry said in a press release on Wednesday.
The press release said Cambodia was shocked to learn the news of tragic loss of thousands of lives, tens of thousands of the injured and extensive damage caused by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit the southeastern provinces of Türkiye on Monday.
"The royal government of Cambodia has extended the deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to the government and people of Türkiye, especially the bereaved families, and the best wishes of a speedy recovery to the injured and affected areas," it said.
"In the spirit of close friendship, solidarity and hardship alleviation with the government of Türkiye, the royal government of Cambodia has decided to make a humble contribution of 100,000 U.S. dollars in humanitarian aid to assist in the ongoing relief efforts," said the press release. ■
