ASEAN Member States extend their heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Indonesia for the tragic loss of lives and damage to property caused by the earthquakes and tsunami that struck Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on 28 September 2018. Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy, and their families.

ASEAN affirms its solidarity with Indonesia in this difficult time and stands ready to extend its cooperation and support, based on the priority areas of relief efforts as identified by Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency.