After the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that took place in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey made a 4th level alarm announcement. Following this announcement, many countries received a positive response to Turkey’s call for help.
Our country awoke to the morning of a very difficult night. The epicenter of which is Kahramanmaraş and felt in our Southeastern and Eastern Anatolian regions. 7.7 magnitude earthquake The damage it caused began to appear more clearly with the light of day. While more than 60 aftershocks with a magnitude of 6.6 were recorded after the earthquake, the second earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 recently caused the buildings that were heavily damaged in the first earthquake to collapse.
After the earthquake, statements and warnings began to come from AFAD, Kızılay and the relevant units of the state. Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said:All our teams are on the alert. We’ve set up a fourth level alert. This is an alarm that includes international assistance.“After this international alarm notification, aid statements started to come from countries all over the world.
First aid came from our sister country, Azerbaijan.
Our country’s greatest friend Azerbaijan, 7.7 magnitude He announced that he directed the civil defense units to Turkey after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake. In this context 370-person search and rescue team, It is advancing to the earthquake zone to assist AFAD and other teams.
A rescue team of 84 people and 8 special vehicles will be sent from the baby country of TRNC.
Together with the 20-person search and rescue team of the TRNC Civil Defense Organization, 8 special equipment set out from Girne Port to Mersin Taşucu Port. In addition, a team of 10 civil defense experts, a 17-person search and rescue team affiliated with the TRNC Security Forces Command and 22 personnel from the Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces departed for our country by air.
In addition, a team of 15 doctors and health personnel working at some universities operating in the TRNC was sent to Turkey.
Russia is sending a 100-person search and rescue team with 2 planes.
According to the statement made by the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia, the Kahramanmaraş region of Turkey A 100-man search and rescue team was sent to ready. Two Il-76 planes are expected to land in Turkey as soon as possible.
Greek President Kiryakos Mitsotakis made a statement of aid to Turkey.
Although we have tense relations with Greece, Greek President Miçotakis made a statement on his official Twitter account after the disaster in Kahramanmaraş. “We are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake disaster that occurred in Turkey and Syria. Our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and our thoughts are with all those affected. Greece is mobilizing its resources and will provide immediate assistance,” Mitsotakis said. He used his expressions.
The UK Foreign Office announced that it has sent a team of 76 people and rescue equipment.
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly stated that they will send a rescue team of 76 people to Turkey. Stating that rescue equipment and search dogs will be sent in addition to the officers, Clevery said in a statement, “We are ready for further assistance.”
139 search and rescue workers from France also set out.
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, in a statement on Twitter, stated that 139 search and rescue officers from civil defense and security will fly to Turkey this evening, as part of the European Solidarity Mechanism, by order of French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the aid was on its way.
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that they have sent aid to arrive at Malatya Airport. “Spain is urgently dispatching soldiers and UAVs from the Military Emergency Union to Turkey,” he said in a social media post.
A search and rescue team of 63 people and expert dogs were sent from Kyrgyzstan.
Upon the instruction of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadir Caparov, a search and rescue team of 63 people affiliated to the Ministry of Emergencies was sent to Turkey due to the earthquakes of 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude in Kahramanmaraş. In addition to the search and rescue officers, the team consisting of health workers and psychologists accompanied by two specially trained personnel. The dog was also found.
A statement came from the USA, “We are ready to provide all kinds of assistance”.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that the United States is ready to provide any assistance. Stating that they are concerned about the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Sullivan said, “We are ready to provide any necessary assistance. The President, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other federal government partners, to assist those most affected by the earthquake, the United States’ response options. “We will continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with the Turkish government.” used the phrases.
In a statement on his official Twitter account, US President Biden said, “I deeply regret the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. I have instructed my team to continue to monitor the situation closely and provide all necessary assistance in coordination with Turkey.” used the phrases.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the pioneer aid units to Turkey are on the way and that they are in contact with the government for possible needs that may arise in the coming days.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that he stands by Turkey.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani shared on his Twitter account; “I stand with the Turkish people who were hit by a severe earthquake that caused many casualties. Italy’s help will not be lacking. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in contact with all Italians in the earthquake-affected region.” used the phrase.
Germany also announced that it will send aid to Turkey.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared on his social media account, “As the representatives of the German government, we are watching the earthquake news from the Turkey-Syria region with surprise and concern. The death toll is increasing. We share the sadness of the victims’ relatives, we are worried about those under the rubble. Germany, of course, helps Turkey and Syria. will.” made the statement.
He announced that he would send aid along with a message of condolence in Japan.
The Japanese Embassy in Ankara made a written statement regarding the sending of the Japan International Emergency Rescue Team to Turkey.
In the statement, it was stated that the plane carrying a lead team consisting of 3 members of the Japan International Emergency Rescue Team, which is planned to be sent from Japan, and a rescue team of 15 people, will take off from Haneda Airport today and reach Adana via Istanbul.
Your team, Turkey time tomorrow at 06:25 In the statement, which stated that it was planned to arrive at Istanbul Airport, condolences were conveyed to Turkey for those who lost their lives in the earthquakes.
Sweden announced that they will direct the environment aids with the European Union to help Turkey.
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström reached out to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. The European Union stated that it will direct its joint aids. The Swedish Minister said:I am deeply saddened by the terrible consequences of the earthquake that resulted in high loss of life in Turkey and Syria. As Sweden is the rotating chairman of the Council of the European Union, we will reach out to Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Syria for coordination of EU efforts to help countries in this disaster‘ he said.
Switzerland is among the countries sending aid.
In the news in the Swiss press, it was noted that about 80 search and rescue teams, under the coordination of the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are expected to set out for Turkey this evening.
Malta also announced that it will support the earthquake victims in Turkey.
Byron Camilleri, Malta’s Minister of the Interior, Security, Reforms and Equality, shared on his Facebook account, “Malta will send a team of people who have been trained in this subject in recent months.” said.
Both financial and military aid will come from Australia.
Austrian Prime Minister Karl Nehammer also stated that Austria will support aid institutions with 3 million euros, and that 80 soldiers will be sent to the region where the earthquake took place tomorrow.
The Netherlands will send an Urban Search and Rescue team to Turkey.
This team that the Netherlands will send, from police and military personnel, first aid teams and firefighters. is formed.
Israel is preparing an emergency aid program for the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş.
According to a written statement by Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, “On behalf of the State of Israel, I would like to convey our deepest condolences to the Turkish people for the earthquake that took place in the south of Turkey. Our hearts are with the victims of the disaster; We wish the injured a speedy recovery.” statements were included. Cohen announced that he had given instructions for the preparation of an emergency program.
Ukraine has announced that it is ready to send a large rescue team.
In his Twitter post about the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba said, “Ukraine is ready to send a large rescue team to Turkey to help against the crisis. We are in close cooperation with the Turkish side to coordinate their deployment.” statements were included.
Pakistan will help Turkey with all possible support.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Islamabad They will do all possible assistance to Turkey. stressed.
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NATO: “We are in full solidarity with Turkey.”
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, assistance from NATO allies stated that he had taken action. “After this terrible earthquake, we stand in full solidarity with ally Turkey.‘ said Stoltenberg, ‘I am in contact with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, and NATO allies are now mobilizing aid.‘ he said.
Algeria, Lebanon, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are among the countries that send search and rescue teams to Turkey.
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