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Qatar and Palestine Offer Condolences for NTT Earthquake Disaster

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Qatar and Palestine have expressed deep condolences for the earthquake that struck Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) region.
  • The magnitude 7.7 earthquake caused casualties and damage in several NTT regencies, including Nagekeo and Sikka.
  • Both nations conveyed solidarity and support to Indonesia during this difficult time.

Qatar and Palestine have extended their profound condolences following a powerful earthquake that struck Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) province on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The magnitude 7.7 tremor, centered in Nagekeo Regency, resulted in fatalities and significant damage to buildings across multiple regencies, including Sikka, Manggarai, East Manggarai, Ende, and West Manggarai.

The Embassy of Qatar in Indonesia conveyed its deep sympathy and sincere condolences to the Indonesian government and people, particularly the families of the victims, via social media early Sunday. The statement affirmed Qatar's solidarity and support for Indonesia as it navigates the aftermath of the disaster, expressing hopes for the swift recovery of the injured and the safety of the Indonesian people.

The Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Indonesia extends its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the friendly Republic of Indonesia, its government and people, and to the families of the victims, following the series of earthquakes that struck various regions of the country today, Saturday, August 15, 2026.

โ€” Embassy of Qatar in JakartaOfficial statement expressing condolences from Qatar.

The earthquake, which occurred off the north coast of Flores Island, was followed by several aftershocks and triggered a tsunami warning. Initial reports confirmed structural damage and loss of life. Qatar's expression of solidarity underscores its strong bilateral ties with Indonesia, which span various sectors.

The Embassy also conveys the solidarity and support of the State of Qatar for the Republic of Indonesia during this difficult time, hoping that the injured will recover quickly and that the friendly Indonesian people will always be in safety and security.

โ€” Embassy of Qatar in JakartaStatement affirming Qatar's support for Indonesia.
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