The UAE stands in solidarity with the Philippines and offers its condolences to the victims of the passenger ship sinking

The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the friendly Republic of the Philippines over the victims of a passenger ship sinking accident off the coast of Basilan in the south of the country, which resulted in the death of a number of people and the loss of others.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and loved ones of the victims, and to the government of the Republic of the Philippines and its friendly people, in this painful tragedy.