President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu has sent a message of condolence to the President of the Republic of Türkiye, His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The President expressed profound sadness upon learning of the explosion that occurred at an ammunition factory in Balikesir Province, which tragically claimed the lives of 12 individuals and left others injured.

In his message, the President offered condolences to the Government and people of Türkiye, particularly to the families of the bereaved, and those injured.

He concluded the message expressing solidarity of the Government and people of Maldives and wishing for a speedy recovery to all impacted by this tragedy.