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Islam Karimov expresses condolences to Italian President
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) --
President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov expressed condolences to the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella due to the human victims and destruction caused by the severe earthquake, which took place on 24 August 2016 in the central part of country.
The press center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan said that Islam Karimov sent the message of condolences to Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
Uzbek President conveyed compassion and empathy to the families and relatives of victims and those injured.
As earlier reported, the 6.2-magnitude quake hit at 03:36 (01:36 GMT) on Wednesday 100km north-east of Rome. Dozens of people are believed trapped in ruined Amatrice, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto, in mountainous central Italy.
The death toll in the Italian earthquake stands at 241 as rescuers continue efforts to find survivors.
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