The many international embassies and missions within the Turkish capital Ankara flew their flags at half-mast on Tuesday in a present of respect to the victims of the lethal earthquake that killed over 3,500 individuals.
They additionally shared messages of solidarity after two highly effective earthquakes rocked massive components of southeastern Türkiye on Monday.
The gesture got here after Türkiye declared seven days of nationwide mourning within the wake of the lethal quakes.
Flags had been lowered at half-staff on the headquarters of the Organization of Turkish States in Istanbul and the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.
“In solidarity with Türkiye, we lowered our flag to show our respect to those who lost their lives and were injured in the tragic earthquakes. Condolences to Türkiye, get well soon Türkiye,” the U.S. Embassy in Ankara stated on social media.
The British Embassy in Ankara additionally shared photographs exhibiting its flag being lowered to half-staff.
“We share your pain and mourning … Best regards,” stated the embassy.
The German Embassy in Ankara additionally shared a photograph on social media exhibiting the flag being lowered to half-staff.
“We are in mourning,” the embassy stated in its message.
“Today we lowered our flags to half-staff in solidarity with Türkiye. Condolences to Türkiye, get well soon Türkiye,” the French Embassy in Ankara stated in a video message on social media.
The Swedish Embassy in Ankara additionally shared a photograph on social media of the flag being lowered. “We express our sincere condolences to the people of Türkiye.”
The Singapore Embassy in Ankara additionally joined the 7-day of nationwide mourning by flying its flag at half-staff in solemn respect.
“Singapore stands in solidarity with our dear friends in #Türkiye after the horrific series of earthquakes,” Ambassador of Singapore to Türkiye Jonathan Tow stated on LinkedIn.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Türkiye’s Kahramanmaraş province early Monday and one other magnitude 7.6 quakes hit the identical space within the afternoon, killing over 3,500 individuals and injuring 21,103 others, in line with the nation’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Source: www.dailysabah.com
