Japan thanks Azerbaijan for condolences, aid offer after Kumamoto earthquake

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has thanked countries that expressed condolences and offered assistance following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island, Report informs.

Azerbaijan was among the countries thanked by Takaichi.

"In connection with the Kumamoto earthquake, we have so far received sincere messages of condolence and concrete offers of assistance from people in many countries and regions around the world, as well as from international organizations. I would like to take this opportunity to once again express my deep gratitude," the prime minister said.

Takaichi expressed gratitude to 56 countries, including Azerbaijan, and seven international organizations.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan's Kyushu Island on July 28. The tremors caused damage and power outages, and authorities issued a tsunami warning, which was later lifted. According to the latest data, 34 people were killed in the earthquake.