Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that 45 countries had offered aid
Global aid following the earthquakes that hit Turkey and neighboring Syria started arriving today, as the first rescue teams were deployed and food and essential items are already being sent, mainly to Turkish provinces.
Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that 45 countries had offered aid.
European Union
A European Commission spokesman said the EU, through the European Civil Protection Mechanism, had mobilized more than 30 search and rescue teams, as well as medical personnel, from 21 European countries, including Albania and Montenegro. A total of more than 1,200 rescuers and 70 specially trained dogs have been offered by European countries. Eleven teams are already on the field and the rest are expected soon.
Regarding Syria, the representative noted that the EU “is certainly the main donor of humanitarian aid” and is in contact with its humanitarian partners and funds organizations that carry out search and rescue operations. “Of course, we are ready to offer additional assistance and will continue to work around the clock in the coming days and weeks,” he assured.
Sweden, despite its strained relations with Ankara of late, announced a donation of about $650,000 to the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent for Turkey and Syria.
Germany announced earlier today that a search and rescue team of 50 rescuers would leave for Adana this afternoon.
From France, 139 rescuers of the Civil Protection Service are expected in Turkey and will probably be deployed in Kahramanmaras, the epicenter of the first earthquake.
Italy, Hungary, Poland and Spain have also made rescue teams available to Turkey, with the latter also sending drones to Malatya, where the international aid coordination center is located.
USA
The White House announced the dispatch of two rescue teams, consisting of 79 people, after President Joe Biden announced that he had asked the agencies to “provide all necessary assistance” to Turkey.
China
Beijing announced today that it is sending $5.9 million in aid, rescue workers specializing in urban operations, medical teams and equipment.
Maghreb
From the North African countries, Algeria is sending 17 tons of material that can be used in rescue operations, as well as “an initial group of 89 specialists in dealing with serious risks.”
On the night of Monday to Tuesday, 115 tons of medical supplies, food and tents were also sent to Syria, where a rescue team of the Algerian Civil Protection Service, consisting of 86 people, was deployed.
Tunisia has made 14 tonnes of bedding and food – such as baby formula – available to those affected, while Libyan Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeiba ordered a team of 55 rescuers and five trained dogs to be sent “immediately”.
Lebanon
Beirut has opened its airspace and ports, exempting shipping and airline companies arriving in the country to meet humanitarian needs from fees and taxes, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
Army units and rescuers, mainly from the Lebanese Red Cross, will go to Syria.
Gulf countries
Qatar announced it is sending an expeditionary hospital and rescue teams to Turkey. The United Arab Emirates is sending itself to Turkey and an “emergency aid” team to Syria, while it has announced that it will provide $13.6 million in humanitarian aid to that country.
Britain/Ireland
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverley announced on Monday the dispatch of 76 rescuers, equipment and dogs to Turkey. Dublin pledged €2 million in humanitarian aid.
Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country, despite the war with Russia, is “ready to provide the necessary assistance” to Turkey. The head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Dmytro Kuleba, spoke of “a large group of rescuers”.
Russia
President Vladimir Putin announced the dispatch of “rescuers” to Turkey and Syria. In the latter, 300 Russian soldiers stationed there already started yesterday to help remove the debris.
India
India has decided to “immediately” send rescue teams and doctors, as well as various necessary materials, the government announced.
Japan
According to the official announcement from Tokyo, Japan will send a disaster response team to help “meet humanitarian needs”.
Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered all agencies to “immediately prepare to provide medical assistance” and join rescue operations.
Iran
Tehran sent an aircraft to Damascus on Monday carrying 45 tons of various items, including blankets, tents, medicine and food, the Syrian news agency Sana reported.
Iraq
Two planes from Iraq landed in Damascus, each carrying 70 tons of food and medical supplies, according to Sana. Baghdad has opened an air corridor to deliver humanitarian aid and will send fuel to Syria tomorrow Wednesday.
Jordan
Amman will send medical supplies and a team of 99 rescuers and five doctors from the royal medical service to Syria, the pro-government Aw Watan newspaper reported.
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