In a speech, the President of Turkey expressed his appreciation for sending the humanitarian aid of the international community to Turkey while expressing that a total of 13.5 million people in Turkey were affected by the recent earthquake in this country and scientists compared it to the explosion of 500 atomic bombs.
Publish dateWednesday 15 February 2023 - 13:07
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Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): Recep Tayyip Erdogan; In a video message to the participants of the World Summit of Governments in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Turkish President said: "Turkey is grateful to all countries for their help in search and rescue and relief efforts after the powerful earthquakes."
The Turkish president stressed that his country "will not forget the helping hand that was extended in difficult times" and thanked all those who helped in the relief efforts after last week's tragedy in Turkey.
He said: "Some countries sent aid workers to Turkey, some showed their solidarity by launching campaigns to collect aid. Some countries have issued statements of support.
He added: Since last week's severe earthquakes in the south of Turkey, the teams have pulled out more than 8,000 people alive from under the rubble, and a large number of people injured in these earthquakes, 81,000, have been discharged from hospitals. I want to thank once again all the friendly countries who are collecting aid for our nation day and night, supporting our search and rescue efforts with their teams and not forgetting us in their prayers. Turkey, which is facing one of the "greatest natural disasters" not only in its history but in the history of mankind, will never forget the "friendship you showed on this black day".
He emphasized that the earthquake disaster "once again showed the importance of international solidarity", as Turkey has received messages of support and condolences from more than 100 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the summit. Emphasizing that "a fairer world is possible," Erdogan said, "The importance of bilateral and multilateral platforms is evident today, as the global system is surrounded by crises."
He added: In this regard, Turkey and the Persian Gulf countries are the main axis of security, stability, prosperity and economic integration of our region.
The World Government Summit will be held under the theme "Shaping the Governments of the Future" and will bring together leaders, global experts and decision-makers from around the world on the development of tools, policies and models necessary to shape the governments of the future.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale shook the Ghazi Antep province in the southeast of Turkey on the morning of February 6, and a few hours later an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale occurred in the nearby Kahraman Marash province. These earthquakes caused incredible destruction in 9 provinces of Turkey and northern Syria. Relief efforts are ongoing, with aid workers flying in from around the world to help.
A total of 13.5 million people in Turkey were affected by the earthquake, which scientists compared to the explosion of 500 atomic bombs, Erdogan said.
Turkish authorities have not yet reached a final estimate of the number of victims of the disaster, but the latest figures indicate that more than 33,000 people have been killed. According to the estimate of a business group, the economic loss of earthquakes in Turkey alone is estimated at 84 billion dollars, which is more than a tenth of the country's gross domestic product.
The Turkish president stressed that his country "will not forget the helping hand that was extended in difficult times" and thanked all those who helped in the relief efforts after last week's tragedy in Turkey.
He said: "Some countries sent aid workers to Turkey, some showed their solidarity by launching campaigns to collect aid. Some countries have issued statements of support.
He added: Since last week's severe earthquakes in the south of Turkey, the teams have pulled out more than 8,000 people alive from under the rubble, and a large number of people injured in these earthquakes, 81,000, have been discharged from hospitals. I want to thank once again all the friendly countries who are collecting aid for our nation day and night, supporting our search and rescue efforts with their teams and not forgetting us in their prayers. Turkey, which is facing one of the "greatest natural disasters" not only in its history but in the history of mankind, will never forget the "friendship you showed on this black day".
He emphasized that the earthquake disaster "once again showed the importance of international solidarity", as Turkey has received messages of support and condolences from more than 100 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the summit. Emphasizing that "a fairer world is possible," Erdogan said, "The importance of bilateral and multilateral platforms is evident today, as the global system is surrounded by crises."
He added: In this regard, Turkey and the Persian Gulf countries are the main axis of security, stability, prosperity and economic integration of our region.
The World Government Summit will be held under the theme "Shaping the Governments of the Future" and will bring together leaders, global experts and decision-makers from around the world on the development of tools, policies and models necessary to shape the governments of the future.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale shook the Ghazi Antep province in the southeast of Turkey on the morning of February 6, and a few hours later an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale occurred in the nearby Kahraman Marash province. These earthquakes caused incredible destruction in 9 provinces of Turkey and northern Syria. Relief efforts are ongoing, with aid workers flying in from around the world to help.
A total of 13.5 million people in Turkey were affected by the earthquake, which scientists compared to the explosion of 500 atomic bombs, Erdogan said.
Turkish authorities have not yet reached a final estimate of the number of victims of the disaster, but the latest figures indicate that more than 33,000 people have been killed. According to the estimate of a business group, the economic loss of earthquakes in Turkey alone is estimated at 84 billion dollars, which is more than a tenth of the country's gross domestic product.
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