Dan Jorgensen, Denmark‘s minister for growth cooperation and world local weather coverage, visited Türkiye‘s southern province of Hatay, one of many worst hit by final month’s twin earthquakes.
The minister, together with the representatives of the Refugee Council of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Red Cross, first visited Tepehan neighborhood of Altınözü district the place the fault traces brought on floor ruptures, and met with the residents of the realm.
Jorgensen surveyed the collapsed buildings in Hatay’s central Antakya district, together with the outdated parliament constructing.
He additionally visited the tent metropolis the place the Turkish Red Crescent was finishing up actions to offer psychosocial help to the victims.
Jorgensen met with an earthquake survivor household.
Speaking to reporters after the visits, he stated: “What I noticed immediately could be very unhappy, this can be a really unimaginable catastrophe and naturally we have to assist the individuals affected by this catastrophe.
“On the field, I have seen organizations and institutions and have met local officials who are very brave and determined to help. But of course, the international community also needs to help.”
Jorgensen additionally stated that he’ll share with the federal government of Denmark about what he noticed in Türkiye.
“I will even share this message with my colleagues within the European Union. The Danish authorities has thus far allotted Є10 million of assist to Türkiye.
“These shall be used to satisfy probably the most acute wants on this area, resembling shelter, tents, well being kits, meals and water… We are working very intently with native authorities, non-governmental organizations to search out out what the wants are.
“We will also work in collaboration with our partners in the international community and the European Union to ensure these are met.”
Later within the day, Jorgensen met with Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu and Deputy Minister İsmail Çataklı on the Hatay Disaster Coordination Center.
Danish Ambassador to Ankara Danny Annan and Turkish Foreign Ministry’s consultant in Hatay, Ambassador Serdar Cengiz accompanied Jorgensen throughout his visits.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
