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Namibia expresses sympathy to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes
via The Namibian1 min read
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conveyed Namibia's condolences to the people and government of Venezuela after earthquakes resulted in the deaths of at least 920 people. The tremors, which began on Wednesday evening, devastated parts of the capital, Caracas. A subsequent 4.9 magnitude earthquake was detected off Venezuela's northern coast on Friday, adding to concerns during ongoing recovery efforts. In a message to Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodr铆guez, Nandi-Ndaitwah affirmed Namibia's solidarity and praised the courage of the Venezuelan people and emergency workers. She emphasized the importance of international support during crises and expressed confidence in Venezuela's recovery and reconstruction, reaffirming the friendship between the two nations.
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