๐“๐ก๐ž ๐†๐š๐ฆ๐›๐ข๐š ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐’๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐‰๐š๐ฉ๐š๐ง ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ค๐ž

๐๐€๐๐‰๐”๐‹, ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia has received with deep sorrow the news of the devastating earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan on 28th July 2026, resulting in the tragic loss of lives, injuries and extensive damage to property.

The Government of the Republic of The Gambia extends its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Japan and conveys its heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families. The Gambia also wishes those injured a full and speedy recovery and expresses its sincere solidarity with all those affected by this tragic disaster.

As Japan continues its rescue, relief and recovery efforts, The Gambia commends the prompt and coordinated response of the Japanese authorities, emergency services, humanitarian personnel and volunteers working tirelessly to assist affected communities. Their unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and supporting those in need reflects the resilience and resolve of the Japanese people.

The Republic of The Gambia stands in solidarity with Japan during this difficult time and remains confident in the countryโ€™s ability to recover from this tragedy. The longstanding friendship and cordial relations between the Republic of The Gambia and Japan continue to embody the shared values of mutual respect, cooperation and solidarity that underpin the enduring partnership between our two nations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad reaffirms The Gambiaโ€™s steadfast support for the Government and people of Japan and expresses its sincere hope for the countryโ€™s swift recovery, the restoration of affected communities, and the continued peace, stability and prosperity of Japan.