An official website of the European Union How do you know? English Search European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Home Home Who we are What we do News & stories NEWS ARTICLE News Where we work Partnerships Funding & evaluations Resources & Campaigns News & stories Japan earthquake: Statement by HR/VP Josep Borrell and Commissioner Janez Lenarcic 3 January 2024 Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) Japan earthquake: Statement by HR/VP Josep Borrell and Commissioner Janez Lenarcic This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Find out more on how we use cookies. PDFmyURL converts web pages and even full websites to PDF easily and quickly. Accept all cookies Accept only essential cookies © European Union High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, have issued the following statement: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction caused by the most recent earthquake that hit Japan and yesterday's related tragic plane collision. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected by the earthquake. We also commend the rescuers working tirelessly to save lives. The European Union stands in full solidarity with the Japanese people and authorities and is ready to offer any support needed to the authorities at this time of need." Details Publication date 3 January 2024 Author Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) Related links PDFmyURL converts web pages and even full websites to PDF easily and quickly. EU Civil Protection Mechanism Share this page Twitter Facebook LinkedIn European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations This site is managed by: Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) E-mail More share options Contact us About us Contact form Jobs and opportunities Subscribe to our newsletter Follow us Organisation and leadership Twitter Mastodon Facebook Instagram YouTube Flickr Exposure Accessibility Related sites DG ECHO Partners' website Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network Commissioner Janez Lenarčič PDFmyURL converts web pages and even full websites to PDF easily and quickly. Contact the European Commission Languages on our websites Follow the European Commission on social media Cookies Resources for partners Privacy policy Legal notice PDFmyURL converts web pages and even full websites to PDF easily and quickly.