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UAE expresses solidarity with Venezuela over collapsed mine victims

Thursday, 16 October 2025 05:59

By ARN News Staff

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The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Venezuela following the collapse of a mine in El Callao municipality that killed at least 14 people.

The gold mine collapse, which occurred in the south of the country, was due to heavy rains in the area.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed its sincere condolences to the victim's families, the government, and the people of Venezuela over this tragedy.

UAE Expresses Solidarity with Venezuela and Conveys Condolences over Victims of Collapsed Minehttps://t.co/LadBXby1qs pic.twitter.com/PfLoZrMm4p
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) October 15, 2025

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