Iran Press/ Iran news: Ali Rabiei on Monday morning paid a visit to the quake-hit area of Varankesh in East Azerbaijan Province, North West of Iran to supervise the process of rescue and resettlement.
Visiting earthquake resettlement emergency tents, Rabiei also expressed his condolences to the families and relatives of victims in Varankesh.
It is reported that the weekly Press Conference of Ali Rabiei will be held in the quake-hit area of Varnakesh this week.
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the city of Tark in Mianeh, East Azerbaijan Province of Iran on Friday morning. At least 6 people killed and 500 others injured in this quake.
Iran's national military and other officials are currently present in the earthquake-affected areas.
Rabiei said several banks will grant considerable facilities to the earthquake affected areas in East Azerbaijan province.
The government spokesman also referred to the earthquake's damage to village farmers Varnakesh said allowance will be paid for the restoration of destroyed livestock.
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