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Iran's ambassador thanks Armenia for earthquake relief
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September 01, 2012 | 10:58
YEREVAN. - Iran's Ambassador to Armenia, Mohammad Reisi, extended his
appreciation to the Government of Armenia for its humanitarian
assistance provided to the survivors of the recent devastating
earthquake that hit Tabriz, Armenia's Ministry of Emergency Situations
informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
`Under such circumstances, the compassion by noble friends comforts
the loved ones of the victims of such natural disasters. I ask God
that may no such tragedy occur with any people. I wish good health and
happiness to the dearly beloved Armenian people, and glory to the
distinguished Government of Armenia,' Iran's ambassador noted.
As Armenian News-NEWS.am informed earlier, the Government of Armenia
had adopted a decision to provide humanitarian assistance to victims
of the devastating earthquake that hit Iran on August 11.
Relief equipment worth close to AMD 57 million (approx. $139,155) was
allocated for this purpose. Armenia's humanitarian assistance to Iran
comprised 26,000 boxes of canned food, about 40,000 liters of drinking
water, 81 tents - which can house around 700 people - 1,000 blankets,
6,000 sheets, 300 mattresses, 460 sleeping bags, and 100 portable
beds.
Five trucks loaded with Armenia's earthquake relief to Iran had headed
from Yerevan to that country on June 17 at around 7:30pm.
The humanitarian assistance was delivered to Iran's East Azerbaijan
Province Crisis Headquarters.
To note, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Iran on August
11, killing 300 people and injuring close to 2,500. The tremor was
felt in Armenia and Azerbaijan, too.
news.am
September 01, 2012 | 10:58
YEREVAN. - Iran's Ambassador to Armenia, Mohammad Reisi, extended his
appreciation to the Government of Armenia for its humanitarian
assistance provided to the survivors of the recent devastating
earthquake that hit Tabriz, Armenia's Ministry of Emergency Situations
informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
`Under such circumstances, the compassion by noble friends comforts
the loved ones of the victims of such natural disasters. I ask God
that may no such tragedy occur with any people. I wish good health and
happiness to the dearly beloved Armenian people, and glory to the
distinguished Government of Armenia,' Iran's ambassador noted.
As Armenian News-NEWS.am informed earlier, the Government of Armenia
had adopted a decision to provide humanitarian assistance to victims
of the devastating earthquake that hit Iran on August 11.
Relief equipment worth close to AMD 57 million (approx. $139,155) was
allocated for this purpose. Armenia's humanitarian assistance to Iran
comprised 26,000 boxes of canned food, about 40,000 liters of drinking
water, 81 tents - which can house around 700 people - 1,000 blankets,
6,000 sheets, 300 mattresses, 460 sleeping bags, and 100 portable
beds.
Five trucks loaded with Armenia's earthquake relief to Iran had headed
from Yerevan to that country on June 17 at around 7:30pm.
The humanitarian assistance was delivered to Iran's East Azerbaijan
Province Crisis Headquarters.
To note, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Iran on August
11, killing 300 people and injuring close to 2,500. The tremor was
felt in Armenia and Azerbaijan, too.