Erdogan condoles with Kazakhstan over Kostenko coal mine incident

Astana, The Gulf Observer: President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan offered his condolences on the occasion of the fatal Kostenko coal mine accident that shocked Kazakhstan this past weekend, according to media reports.

“I would like to extend my condolences to the families of the miners killed in the incident,” President Erdoğan said at the 10th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Astana.

The Turkish leader also expressed gratitude to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for hospitality and wish good luck in the future chairmanship of the organization. “To counter global challenges, the Turkic world should be together,” he stressed.

An explosion rocked the Kostenko mine in Karaganda region owned by JSC ArcelorMittal Temirtau on October 28 killing 46 miners.

A criminal investigation into the incident has been launched.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Karaganda region the same day to extend his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He vowed the families will get all necessary assistance from the state. The Head of State also ordered to halt investment cooperation with JSC ArcelorMittal Temirtau.