The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Mazar-e Sharif city in the northern region, killing at least 20 people and leaving hundreds injured.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and the people of Afghanistan, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Footage released by the Afghan Ministry of Defence showed military rescue teams working through the rubble. The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said in a post on social media platform X it was on the ground supporting rescue efforts.
"We stand with the affected communities and will provide necessary support," the post said.
UAE Expresses Solidarity with Afghanistan and Conveys Condolences over Victims of Mazar-e Sharif Earthquakehttps://t.co/wX5nMLfpeV pic.twitter.com/1plO3c3WLt
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) November 3, 2025

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