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WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/LONDON: World leaders on Monday showed readiness to offer assistance after the day’s 7.6-magnitude earthquake that mainly rocked the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa.

The Jordanian Foreign Ministry posted a message on X, expressing its “sincere condolences and sympathy to the friendly government and people of Japan and the victims of the earthquake.”

أعربت #وزارة_الخارجية_وشؤون_المغتربين عن أصدق مشاعر التعزية والمواساة لحكومة وشعب #اليابان الصديق بضحايا الزلزال الذي ضرب وسط البلاد يوم أمس، وأسفر عن وقوع عدد من الضحايا والإصابات. pic.twitter.com/RjnhwyYIwa

— وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين الأردنية (@ForeignMinistry) January 2, 2024

US President Joe Biden said in a statement, “(First Lady) Jill (Biden) and I are praying for the people of Japan who have been impacted by the terrible earthquake.”

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Earthquake in Japan

日本の地震に関するジョー・バイデン大統領の声明 ⬇️https://t.co/HcXhrlU8fw

— アメリカ大使館 (@usembassytokyo) January 2, 2024

“My administration is in touch with Japanese officials, and the United States stands ready to provide any necessary assistance for the Japanese people,” the president said. “As close allies, the United States and Japan share a deep bond of friendship that unites our people. Our thoughts are with the Japanese people during this difficult time.”

The Iranian Embassy in Japan also posted a message on X, offering its prayers to the people of Ishikawa and Japan. 

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to all those who have been impacted by the recent earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture. Our fervent prayers are with everyone affected, and we beseech for their safety. Iran will always remember Japan’s assistance following the 2003 Bam earthquake.

— Embassy of the I.R. of Iran, Tokyo / 駐日イラン大使館 (@IraninJapan) January 2, 2024

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a statement saying that his thoughts are with all those affected by the earthquake in Japan. “We stand ready to support Japan and are monitoring developments closely,” he added.

スナク首相が、昨日発生した令和6年能登半島地震に関して声明を発表しました。

「このたびの甚大な被害をもたらした地震によって被害に遭われた方々に心からお見舞い申し上げます。

岸田首相は英国の良き友人です。我々は日本を支援する用意があり、状況を注視しています」https://t.co/zVmmIWC2O7

— 🇬🇧UK in Japan🇯🇵 (@UKinJapan) January 2, 2024

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on X that Canada stands with the people of Japan and is ready to extend a helping hand.

My thoughts are with the people of Japan following the devastating earthquake. To Japan, our partner and friend: Canada is standing with you, ready to extend a helping hand.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 2, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed solidarity with Japan, saying that the Asian country can count on France’s support.

Solidarité avec le Japon qui doit surmonter les conséquences de forts séismes.

Nous partageons l’immense douleur des familles des victimes.

Cher @kishida230, tu peux compter sur le soutien et l’aide de la France.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 1, 2024

In a message on X, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said: “Today, Japan is in my thoughts and prayers as it copes with yet another powerful earthquake. I admire the strength of the country and its people–you teach us all a valuable lesson about investing in resilience needed in a more shock-prone world.”

Today #Japan is in my thoughts and prayers as it copes with yet another powerful earthquake. I admire the strength of the country and its people – you teach us all a valuable lesson about investing in resilience needed in a more shock-prone world.

— Kristalina Georgieva (@KGeorgieva) January 1, 2024

*With JIJI Press