President of Uzbekistan extends condolences to President of South Korea

Tashkent, The Gulf Observer: President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent condolences to President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk-yeol in connection with the numerous casualties as a result of a tragic incident in the center of Seoul. This was announced by the press secretary of the head of state Sherzod Asadov.

The head of state expressed words of sympathy, support and extended condolences to the families and friends of the victims, wished a speedy recovery to the victims.

The death toll from a stampede in downtown Seoul during the celebration of Halloween has risen to 146, according to YTN TV channel, citing a representative of the rescue services.

According to available information, as of 13:00, as a result of a stampede in the Itaewon district, one citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan died.