Published February 12,2023
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European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen conveyed their condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over this week’s lethal earthquakes that hit the nation’s southern area.
In a cellphone name with Erdoğan, Michel and von der Leyen expressed sympathy for many who misplaced their lives in final Monday’s quakes, and wished restoration to the injured, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate stated in a press release on Sunday.
“I spoke with President @RTErdoğan on the phone to convey my deepest condolences to the people of Türkiye for the catastrophic loss of life and destruction caused by the devastating earthquake, and discuss additional support,” von der Leyen stated on Twitter.
Michel additionally expressed his condolences, thanking Türkiye for making certain humanitarian entry to Syria, elements of which have been additionally hit onerous by the quake. Currently the one route for support entry to Syria is through Türkiye, via the Cilvegozu border gate.
“In phone call with @RTErdoğan, I expressed my condolences, solidarity and support to the people of Türkiye. I reassured: Türkiye is not alone. EU and Member States will continue to mobilise support,” he stated on Twitter.
In Türkiye, over 29,000 folks have been killed and over 80,000 others wounded after magnitude 7.7 and seven.6 earthquakes struck 10 southern provinces on Feb. 6, affecting round 13 million folks, in line with the newest official figures.
Several international locations within the area, together with Syria and Lebanon, additionally felt the robust tremors.
In Syria, no less than 3,500 folks have been killed and hundreds of others injured within the northern provinces of Idlib, Latakia, Aleppo, Hama, and Raqqa, in line with regime sources and rescue officers in opposition-held areas.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
