Acting President and Parliament Speaker Mihai Ghimpu has sent a message of sympathy to Turkish President Abdullah Gul, according to the parliament's mass media relations department.
The message says:
"Your Excellency,
I was deeply grieved at the news about the strong earthquake from 8 March 2010, which inflicted big losses and took numerous human lives.
On behalf of Moldova's citizens and on my own behalf, I would like to convey our deep feelings of compassion to you and to the entire Turkish people.
Please pass our sincere condolences to the mourning families."
Moldpres