UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reached out to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella via phone to convey his deepest sympathies following the catastrophic earthquake that recently struck the nation. During their conversation, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the broader Colombian population, while wishing a swift recovery for those injured. In response, President Espriella conveyed his gratitude, acknowledging the UAE’s steadfast solidarity as Colombia navigates the humanitarian fallout from this tragedy.

The situation remains critical as search and rescue teams enter their final phase, working against the clock to locate survivors within the 72-hour window. This powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake—the most intense recorded in Colombia this century—has resulted in at least 265 fatalities and over 3,500 injuries, with nearly 500 individuals still reported missing. With more than 11,000 homes destroyed and thousands of families displaced, the country is currently facing an immense recovery effort.