December 2, 2025 | 10:33 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian extended his condolences to the government and people of Indonesia for the floods and landslides that have struck Sumatra. As reported by Antara, Pezeshkian said Iran is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to residents affected by the disasters.
The message was conveyed to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday, December 1, 2025. Pezeshkian expressed his condolences for the disaster that resulted in the loss of lives and injuries.
"On behalf of the government and people of Iran, I extend my condolences to Your Excellency [Prabowo] and the people of Indonesia," he said. He also prayed for the swift recovery of the injured residents.
Pezeshkian stated that Iran is ready to provide "comprehensive humanitarian and relief assistance to the affected areas" with the hope that the impacts of the disaster would be swiftly addressed.
Putin Extends Condolences for Sumatra Floods Victims
In addition to Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences for the massive flood disaster in the northern region of Sumatra Island, Indonesia, which has claimed hundreds of lives. The Sumatra floods have caused extensive damage in various areas.
"Please accept my deepest condolences over the numerous human casualties & the widespread destruction caused by the flooding in the northern part of Sumatra Island," Putin said in a statement of condolences addressed to President Prabowo Subianto.
In a written statement from the Russian Presidential Office via the Russian Embassy in Jakarta as cited by Antara, Putin expressed Russia's sympathy for the Indonesian people who have lost their family members and relatives in the natural disaster.
The Russian government and its people also hope for the affected areas to swiftly recover from the disaster, and for the residents to return to a normal, safe, and prosperous life.
Malaysia Sends Medical Aid
Assistance also came from the neighboring country, Malaysia.
The Hydro-meteorological Disaster Response Post in Aceh has stated that a large-scale medical aid from Malaysia has arrived at Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport in Blangbintang, Aceh Besar Regency.
Information received at the Disaster Response Post in Banda Aceh last Sunday, as reported by Antara, mentioned that the large-scale medical aid from Malaysia arrived on Saturday at 19:00 local time.
The aid includes two tons of medicine and health equipment, totaling two million pieces. The aid was transported by a special cargo plane from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Gomez Medical Services and the humanitarian team from Blue Sky Rescue Malaysia facilitated the delivery of medicines and medical equipment.
The Hydro-meteorological Disaster Response Post in Aceh stated that this aid is the first international medical shipment to enter Aceh after Cyclone Senyar, which caused severe damage in various areas of Aceh since November 22, 2025.
Cyclone Senyar triggered extreme rainfall of more than 400 mm in two days, causing flash floods and major landslides in the Aceh region as well as other parts of Sumatra.
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