Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a condolence cable to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the devastating effects of the Hagibis typhoon. The message reads:

“I was deeply saddened to learn about the devastations caused by the Hagibis typhoon.

On behalf of the people of Armenia and myself, I hereby offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to you and to the friendly people of Japan. I wish fortitude and courage to victims’ families and friends, as well as a speedy recovery to the injured.

I am confident that the Japanese government’s decisive measures will help address the consequences of this disaster as soon as possible.”