In these extremely difficult moments Montenegro stands firmly by its Croatian friends and allies, by all Croatian citizens, President Milo Djukanovic said on Tuesday after a 6.2 earthquake in Croatia.

He sent a telegram to Croatian President Zoran Milanovic.

“We stand ready to help and offer support,” Djukanovic said, adding that Montenegro was looking with sadness at the horrific images coming from neighbouring Croatia.

“President Milanovic, please convey the sincerest sympathy with victims’ families and the best wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured,” Djukanovic said.