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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Which countries are showing helping hands?

Laiba Published February 6, 2023
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At least 120 aftershocks have occurred following Monday’s powerful earthquake in southern Turkey and Syria.

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Whole world have offered help to Turkey and Syria after an earthquake disaster killed more than 2,300 people. Here are some of the international condolences

United States

I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. I have directed my team to continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with Turkiye and provide any and all needed assistance.

— President Biden (@POTUS) February 6, 2023

UN

I am deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye & Syria, and offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.

The @UN stands ready to support emergency response efforts.

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 6, 2023

Russia

President Vladimir Putin promised to send Russian teams to both countries in telephone calls with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

“The Turkish president Erdogan warmly thanked Vladimir Putin for such a prompt and sincere reaction and said that he was giving instructions to the competent authorities of the country to accept the help of Russian rescuers.”

“In the nearest hours, rescuers from the Russian emergency ministry will take off for Syria,” the Kremlin said. The defence ministry said 300 military personnel deployed in Syria were helping with the rescue effort.

Kremlin also said in statement “Bashar al-Assad gratefully accepted this offer.”

UK

Tragic loss of life in the Türkiye and Syria earthquake.

Our condolences go to the families of those who died and our thoughts are with the survivors.

The UK stands ready to provide assistance.

— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) February 6, 2023

The UK is sending immediate support to Türkiye including a team of 76 search & rescue specialists, equipment and rescue dogs.

In Syria, the UK-funded White Helmets have mobilised their resources to respond.

We stand ready to provide further support as needed.

— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) February 6, 2023

China

China expressed condolences and concern for the loss of life and property, and is in communications with both Turkey and Syria, a spokesperson from China International Development Cooperation Agency said.

India

Deeply pained to learn that the devastating earthquake has also affected Syria. My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. We share the grief of Syrian people and remain committed to provide assistance and support in this difficult time.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2023

NATO

Full solidarity with our Ally #Türkiye in the aftermath of this terrible earthquake. I am in touch with President @RTErdogan and Foreign Minister @MevlutCavusoglu, and #NATO Allies are mobilizing support now.

— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) February 6, 2023

Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Twitter, “I express my sincere condolences to President Erdogan, the Turkish people and the families of the victims of the earthquake in the southeast of Turkey.

Zelenskyy also said, “I wish a speedy recovery to all the victims. We will stand by the Turkish people in this difficult time. Ready to provide the necessary assistance to overcome the consequences of the disaster.”

Висловлюю щирі співчуття Президенту @RTErdogan, 🇹🇷 народу й родинам загиблих через землетрус на південному сході 🇹🇷. Бажаю швидкого одужання всім постраждалим. У цей складний час ми будемо поруч із 🇹🇷 народом. Готові надати необхідну допомогу для подолання наслідків катастрофи.

— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 6, 2023

Spain

Spain’s interior ministry said, and officials from the defence ministry and other departments were coordinating to send the crews immediately to Turkey.

Qatar

The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressed his condolences in a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Poland

Interior and Administration Minister Mariusz Kamiński said,”Poland will send rescue group HUSAR, consisting of 76 firefighters and eight rescue dogs”.

Otrzymaliśmy od 🇹🇷 oficjalne potwierdzenie przyjęcia naszej pomocy. Jeszcze dziś 🇵🇱 strażacy ruszą do Turcji.#Turcja #PolskaPomaga https://t.co/4mjknTgnUR

— Mariusz Kamiński (@Kaminski_M_) February 6, 2023

Italy

I am closely monitoring, updated by @DPCgov, the developments of the devastating earthquake that hit Türkiye, on the border with Syria. I express my solidarity with the people affected. The Italian Civil Protection has already provided availability to contribute to the first aid.

— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) February 6, 2023

Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had given the go-ahead to send aid to earthquake-hit Syria, after “receiving a request” through diplomatic channels as the neighbours have no official relations.

Germany

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said,” Germany’s Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) “can set up camps to provide shelter as well as water treatment units”.

Die Nachricht vom schweren #Erdbeben in der Türkei und in Syrien mit so vielen Toten und Verletzten erschüttert uns tief. Ich habe soeben mit dem türkischen Botschafter in Deutschland @abasarsen gesprochen und unsere tief empfundene Anteilnahme ausgedrückt.

— Nancy Faeser (@NancyFaeser) February 6, 2023

Greece

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, prime minister of Greece, offered condolences and support to Turkey, saying his country was mobilising its resources and will assist immediately.

WHO

.@WHO’s network of emergency medical teams is activated to provide essential health care for the injured and most vulnerable affected by the earthquake that hit #Türkiye and #Syria this morning. Our thoughts are with families who have lost loved ones.https://t.co/z4zUFqgfem

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) February 6, 2023

Pakistan

Teams comprising doctors, paramedics & rescue workers are being sent to Türkiye today to help with the ongoing rescue efforts. A plane carrying medicines and other essential relief goods is also being dispatched soon. https://t.co/KfD795gyqS

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 6, 2023

Iran

Foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani expressed “condolences and deep sympathy” to the quake-hit countries and expressed readiness to help the victims.

Türkiye'nin güneyinde meydana gelen deprem nedeniyle Iran Islam Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı adına Türk halkına derin üzüntülerimizi iletmek istiyoruz. Kurbanların ailelerine içten başsağlığı ve yaralılara acil şifalar diliyoruz.

— Nasser Kanaani (@IRIMFA_SPOX) February 6, 2023

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