The Greek Foreign Affairs ministry on Friday expressed its deep sadness over the tragedy in Aydin, Turkiye, where an explosion in a restaurant killed seven people, including children.

In a tweet, the ministry expressed its condolences to the families of the victims, the people and the government of Turkiye, and conveyed its wishes for a speedy recovery to those who were injured.

According to media reports, the blast was attributed to a gas leak. There were three children among the victims, while another four people were injured.