In Kahramanmaraş, an earthquake took place on the morning of February 6, the epicenter of which was Pazarcık district. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake affected 10 cities and caused the loss of hundreds of lives and thousands of injuries. After the earthquake, Turkey requested international aid. In addition to NATO and the European Union (EU), 45 countries declared that they were “ready to help”. After the earthquakes, search and rescue teams and aid began to arrive in Turkey from many countries. The countries sending aid to Turkey are as follows;
Azerbaijan, It is the first sister country to respond to Turkey’s call for help. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a message of condolence to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
According to the statement made by the Presidency of Azerbaijan, in Aliyev’s message, “We are deeply saddened by the news of the loss of many lives and destruction as a result of the severe earthquake that occurred in Kahramanmaraş and was felt in many parts of brotherly Turkey. I express that we are ready for all kinds of help in this difficult time, I offer my condolences to you, to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives, to the brotherly people of Turkey and on behalf of the Azerbaijani people, I wish a speedy recovery to the injured, I wish the effects of the earthquake to disappear as soon as possible.” made statements. In the statement, “A search and rescue team of 370 people from Azerbaijan is transferred to the earthquake zone to contribute to the work of AFAD and other teams.” it was said.
Israel, The humanitarian aid team called “Olive Branches” reached Adana and set out for the earthquake zones. The team is coordinated by Golan Vach, Head of the National Rescue Division of the Israel Defense Forces.
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen “On behalf of the State of Israel, I express my deepest condolences to the Turkish people for the earthquake in the south of Turkey. Our hearts are with those who suffered from the earthquake” said.
In a written statement on Tuesday, the Israeli Embassy stated that “After the pioneer team reached the region, on the morning of February 7, the main team of 167 people experienced in post-disaster response reached the region with search and rescue dogs, 16 tons of emergency supplies and technical equipment.”
India’The first plane sent by Turkish Airlines landed in Adana.
European Unionannounced that more than 30 teams from 19 member countries were mobilized for search and rescue and medical assistance to Turkey. It has over 1200 rescue personnel and 70 search dogs in its equipment. The EU spokesperson said that 11 teams have reached the area and others are on the way. Countries sending support from the EU: Albania, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, France, Croatia, Spain, Italy, Montenegro, Netherlands, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Greece and Hungary.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it will send $100 million in aid to Syria and Turkey, as well as relief supplies and search and rescue teams.
Chinesesaid that the first rescue teams began working in Turkey on Tuesday, and the country will be given $5.9 million in emergency aid.
Japan’A search and rescue team of 18 people arrived in Turkey on Tuesday morning.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said UN teams were present in the region.
Holland Red Cross, He started an aid campaign for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. In a statement made by the Red Cross, “A major earthquake suddenly shattered the lives of people in Turkey and Syria. We are here to search for people under the rubble, provide medical assistance and help people who have lost everything.” it was said. 65 search and rescue officers and 8 specially trained dogs moved to Turkey as part of the Dutch Urban Search and Rescue Team. The Dutch rescue team, which departed from Eindhoven at 19.00, was accompanied by a cargo plane with 15 tons of heavy rescue equipment. The team includes soldiers, police, firefighters and ambulance officers.
Russia The Ministry of Emergencies said that two 100-person IL-76 aircraft are ready to fly to Turkey. Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Russian assistance to Turkey and Syria and said they were ready to provide the necessary assistance.
Taiwan, sent two search and rescue teams to Turkey.
Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan also made a statement on his social media account, “We are saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake that caused many casualties in Turkey and Syria. We express our condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Armenia is ready to provide assistance” said.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered Turkey to send rescue workers and emergency medical supplies.
Iranian’6 teams set out.
Bulgaria The search and rescue team entered Turkey from the Kapıkule Border Gate in Edirne with a staff of 59 and 19 vehicles. Kaloyan Donchev, responsible for the team, “We are neighbors with you and every bad thing you experience affects us very seriously. I know that you have a lot of preparation in Turkey and you are doing everything necessary. But we, as neighbors, could not turn a blind eye” said.
Spain, It will activate the private health facility called START Hospital, which will be established by the International Cooperation Agency in order to facilitate the access of people affected by earthquakes to health services. These facilities will include 2 surgical units, 70 doctors and various equipment.
GreeceIn , all political parties as well as state officials published messages sharing their deep sorrow for the disaster experienced by the Turkish people. Prime Minister Kiryakos Mitsotakis, in his live statement to TV channels after the Council of Ministers meeting, He said that “Greek EMAK (wreckage and fire brigade) units were sent to Turkey for aid” and added that “if Turkey requests, they are ready to send medicine, tents, blankets and medical teams to earthquake victims”. stated.
According to the statement, after the instructions of Miçotakis, C-130 military transport plane, 21 EMAK firefighters/wreckage rescue commandos, 2 wreckage rescue dogs, 5 doctors, Greek earthquake department head seismologist Efthimios Lekkas were sent to Turkey. A team started search and rescue efforts in Hatay on Tuesday. Ieronimos, Archbishop of the Orthodox Church of Athens “Get well soon to the friendly Turkish people” made the statement.
Mexican16 dogs from the Mexican search and rescue dog team, which played an important role in the earthquake that affected the capital Mexico City and its surroundings in 2017, in which hundreds of people lost their lives, are being sent to Turkey.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Head of the World Health Organization, said emergency medical teams were activated to provide basic health care to people affected by the earthquake.
Belgium, It will establish a field hospital in the disaster area in order to meet the health needs of the people affected by the earthquake disaster in Turkey and to relieve the pressure of Turkish hospitals. The Belgian medical team is preparing to go to Turkey on Wednesday. The team will also carry the necessary medical supplies, including 10,000 sleeping bags. The hospital team will consist of surgery, other doctors and nurses and will consist of approximately 80 people. The field hospital will operate for several weeks as needed. By allocating a budget of 8 million euros, Belgium aims to ensure that hospital and medical assistance are provided safely and effectively.
France Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced in a social media post that 139 search and rescue workers will be on their way to Turkey. Darmanin wrote that, at the request of the President of France, these search and rescue officers will set out to go to Turkey as part of the European solidarity mechanism, and that France is in full solidarity with Turkey in these terrible conditions. The French Embassy reported that there were 73 search and rescue officers as well as four specially trained dogs in the first convoy, and that this convoy departed for Turkey on Monday night, and that relief supplies and search and rescue officers landed in Adana on two planes.
Kyrgyzstan He sent a search and rescue team of 63 people.
Italy The first civil defense team, consisting of emergency and firefighting teams affiliated to the Ministry of Interior, set out to participate in search and rescue efforts after the earthquake.
USA President Joe Biden said he had authorized emergency support to the affected areas and that his administration was working in close contact with the authorities in Turkey.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the following statement about the earthquake: “The United States is already responding to this major earthquake that hit Turkey and northwest Syria. I have instructed my team to stay in close contact with Turkish authorities and our humanitarian partners in the coming days to determine what the region needs. “Our first aid support to Turkey has started and we are responding to the effects of earthquakes by working with US-backed humanitarian organizations in Syria. We are committed to doing everything we can to help those affected by these earthquakes in the days, weeks and months to come. “
England, Sending emergency support after the earthquake in Turkey. It was announced by the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and a search and rescue team of 76 people, medical team, equipment and rescue dogs were sent to Turkey. British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced on social media that Britain sent urgent support to Turkey.
Uzbekistan It was announced that upon the instruction of President Şevket Mirziyoyev, humanitarian aid, special equipment and a 100-person search and rescue team will be sent to Turkey.
Poland The government announced that it would send a search and rescue team of 76 firefighters and eight dogs.
The fully equipped search and rescue team of the Malta Civil Protection Department, consisting of 32 search and rescue personnel and 1 search and rescue dog, departed for Turkey.
GermanyA team of 41 officers and 7 dogs set out from the city of Cologne to participate in the search and rescue efforts.
