Greece’s Prime Minister thanks world leaders for support in wake of train crash

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Greece’s Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has thanked world leaders who sent messages of support after a deadly train crash in Tempi killed at least 57 people.

“In the midst of the terrible suffering and loss of life at Tempi, we are heartened by the messages of sympathy and support from around the world,” Mitsotakis said in a statement on social media.

“To all that have reached out during this very difficult time, we thank you.”

Among those who reached out to Greek officials are the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

United States President Joe Biden sent a message of condolences to Greece on social media and said: “We wish those injured a quick and full recovery.”

King Charles III also sent a letter to Greece’s President, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, expressing his sorrow after having learned of the fatal train crash.

“During our visits to Greece, we have always felt the kindness and generosity of the Greek people. Our thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences to all those affected by this terrible tragedy,” the British monarch said in the statement. 

These statements come as Greek communities around Australia have also issued statements of condolences to Greece and expressed their solidarity with the homeland.

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