"The Foreign Ministry expresses condolences and offers solidarity with the people and officials of Mexico over the devastating consequences caused by yesterday's earthquake near Mexico City," the Foreign Ministry said, wishing safety services luck in rescue operations and speedy recovery to those who have been injured.
Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs took to Twitter to express his condolences.
Saddened that earthquake near Mexico City has taken many lives, my condolences to all affected & keeping fingers crossed for rescue efforts
— Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) September 19, 2017
The official Twitter account of the Riga Castle also mirrored Rinkēvičs' comments.
So sad to learn about devastating earthquake in Mexico. Condolences to the relatives of victims, wish success to the rescue efforts.
— Valsts prezidents (@Rigas_pils) September 20, 2017