Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu has expressed deep grief and sorrow at the loss of human life and properties by the devastating earthquake in Turkey that hit the city of Elazig yesterday. While conveying his profound and sincere condolences to the Government and the people of the Republic of Turkey and in particular the bereaved family members of the victims, the Secretary General expressed his confidence that the people of Turkey would be able to overcome this traumatic experience with courage and forbearance. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, according to a press release of the OIC issued here yesterday.