Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, following the earthquake that struck coastal cities west of the capital Caracas, resulting in deaths, injuries, and missing persons.

According to Saudi Press Agency, in a statement today, the ministry affirmed the Kingdom's solidarity with Venezuela and its friendly people in this painful tragedy, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured and the safe return of those reported missing to their families.