International condolences follow deadly ferry sinking off Kyrenia
Pakistan, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States expressed condolences after a passenger ferry sank off Kyrenia, with eight deaths confirmed.
Kyrenia, Cyprus. Pakistan, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States expressed condolences on Sunday after a passenger ferry sank off the coast of Kyrenia, leaving eight people confirmed dead.
Officials also voiced support for those affected and for ongoing efforts to locate passengers who remain missing.
Pakistan’s response
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic capsizing of a passenger ship in the Mediterranean Sea”.
He offered “heartfelt condolences” to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish government and the families of those who died.
“We pray for the swift and safe recovery of those still missing and commend the courageous search and rescue efforts underway. The people of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the brotherly people of Turkey at this difficult time,” he said.
British statements
British parliamentary undersecretary of state for Europe Stewart Wood said he was “deeply saddened by the ferry incident off the northern coast of Cyprus”.
“My condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who have lost their lives. My sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy. I pay tribute to the emergency responders engaged in rescue efforts,” he said.
The British embassy in Ankara earlier extended condolences to the families of those killed in the ferry accident off the north coast of Cyprus and conveyed best wishes to those affected.
“We hope that the missing passengers are found safe and sound,” it said.
EU and US condolences
The EU delegation in Turkey said it was “deeply saddened by the tragic ferry accident off the coast of Cyprus” and offered condolences to the families of those who died.
It added that its thoughts were with all those affected by the accident.
The US embassy in Nicosia offered “heartfelt condolences” to the families of those who lost their lives.
“Our thoughts remain with all those still missing and all those still affected,” it said.
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