13 August 2026 | Foreign Affairs.
The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has conveyed his condolences and solidarity to H.E. Mr. Abelardo de la Espriella, President of the Republic of Colombia, following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia, causing loss of life and significant damage to infrastructure across several cities.
In his message, President Herminie, stated:
“I was saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.4 that struck Colombia on 10 August 2026, resulting in the loss of lives, hardship and uncertainty to communities across your country.
On behalf of the Government and people of Seychelles, I convey our heartfelt sympathy to your excellency and to the people of Colombia. We extend our condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, and our thoughts are with those who have been injured, displaced, or otherwise affected by this tragedy.
Seychelles stand in solidarity with the people of Colombia. The resilience of a nation is often most evident in moments of adversity, and I am confident that, through the strength and solidarity of the Colombian people, and the dedicated efforts of the emergency responders, the country will overcome and rebuild stronger.”
