Nepal expresses sorrow over Mexico quake

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: The Government of Nepal has expressed deep sorrow on the loss of lives and properties caused by the earthquake that struck Mexico on 19 September 2017.

“At this hour of grief, the Government of Nepal extends sincere condolences and sympathies to the bereaved relatives of those who lost their lives as well as the friendly people and the Government of Mexico,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release today.

A 7.1 magnitude earth quake struck Mexico on Tuesday that killed at least 282 people.