NATO member states lowered their flags to half-staff on the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels to point out solidarity with Ankara following Monday’s highly effective earthquakes in southern Türkiye.
“All flags at NATO Headquarters are at half-mast today in solidarity with our Ally #Türkiye,” NATO stated on Twitter, sharing a photograph of the member states’ flags lowered in Brussels.
In an announcement, NATO stated that allies and companions are offering numerous types of help, together with search and rescue groups with rescue canines, in addition to seismic consultants.
“At this terrible time, we stand in solidarity with our Ally Türkiye and with all those affected, and NATO Allies stand ready to provide further assistance to those in need,” stated NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu.
NATO added that the flags will stay at half-staff till sundown tomorrow “to honor the victims and in solidarity with Türkiye.”
Earlier Monday, voicing full solidarity with Türkiye, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that NATO allies have been mobilizing help.
The NATO Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) additionally conveyed its sympathies to the victims of the quake.
Over 8,500 folks have been killed and greater than 26,700 others injured in 10 provinces of Türkiye after two robust earthquakes jolted the southern a part of the nation, in keeping with the newest figures.
Türkiye is observing a seven-day interval of nationwide mourning after the lethal quakes.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
