Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Uzbekistan received the news of the death of a large number of people and large-scale destruction as a result of an earthquake in the western provinces of Afghanistan with a feeling of deep sorrow. This is stated in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan.

“We express our sincere condolences to the families of the earthquake victims, share the grief of the Afghan people and wish a speedy recovery to all those affected,” the statement said.

“The Uzbek side stands in solidarity with Afghanistan and its people in these difficult times,” the Foreign Ministry emphasizes.