Syria expresses solidarity with the Indian government and people following a stampede that resulted in 120 deaths

Syria expressed solidarity with the Indian people following the tragic stampede incident in the state of Uttar Pradesh that resulted in massive human casulaties. Syria also extended the deepest condolences to the Indian government, people, and families of the victims.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement today: “We followed with great sadness the tragic stampede that occurred during a religious event in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in more than 120 deaths and dozens of injuries.”

The Ministry added: “The government of the Syrian Arab Republic, while sharing this national tragedy with the friendly Indian people, extends to the government and people of the friendly Republic of India and to the families of the victims its deepest condolences and sincere feelings of sympathy for this catastrophic accident.”

The Ministry continued: Syria affirms its solidarity and stands by the Indian people in this painful affliction and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.