Izmir earthquake: France and Greece, including many from the country, came to offer aid to Turkey

After the 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Aegean Sea and caused destruction and death in Izmir, the message came from many countries that they were ready to help if asked.

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said in his Twitter post that France supports the Turkish and Greek peoples.

Darmanin stated that if there is a request for assistance, France can send help immediately.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Miçotakis called President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and conveyed his condolences for the deaths in Izmir in the severe earthquake that was felt in both countries.

In his post on Twitter, Miçotakis wrote: “Regardless of our differences, there are times when our people need to be united.”

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also wished his condolences for the losses in Greece, citing the position of Greek leader Miçokatis.

Erdogan, sharing his English, “I and I wish the Turkish people condolences on behalf of the whole of Greece. Helping heal Turkey’s wounds in Greece is always ready. Show living solidarity in difficult times, the two neighbors are more valuable than many things. “, said.

British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab shared on Twitter: “I was saddened to see the scenes of destruction caused by the terrible earthquake in the Aegean Sea today. Our good wishes go out to all the victims of the earthquake. ready to support our Turkish and Greek friends. “

Chancellor Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu responded and thanked his British counterpart.

The German Foreign Ministry also expressed its regret over the disappearances with a message shared on Twitter and stated that the EU and NATO are ready to help.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, shares the message of Greece and of Turkey’s side.

“We are monitoring the situation and we are ready to help in any way possible,” said Von der Leyen.

“Our Emergency Response Coordination Center is in close contact with civil protection officials. Ready to help,” said Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

Charles Michel, President of the European Council, also announced that the EU is ready to help.

The German Embassy in Ankara also conveyed its best wishes in Turkish and English.

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has announced that he gave instructions to prepare Turkey for urgent assistance to the ministry. Gantz announced that the military representatives met with the Turkish military attaché in Israel.

Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu made a statement on his Twitter account about the phone to recover soon from Azerbaijan’s Minister of Emergency Situations, Kemaleddin Haydarov.

Minister Çavuşoğlu said: “I would like to thank my brother Kemalettin Haydarov, the Minister of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan, who was the first to call right after the earthquake in Izmir and said that they were ready to help by conveying his wishes.

Çavuşoğlu also stated that his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, was also looking for him. Çavuşoğlu said: “We convey our wishes to be well together. We are ready to provide mutual assistance in case of need.”

The Ministry of National Defense announced that Qatari Defense Minister Halid bin Mohammed al-Atiyye called Minister Hulusi Akar and conveyed his regret for the earthquake.

In a written statement made by the Ministry, it was stated that “Qatari Defense Minister Khalid bin Mohammed al-Atiyye called Minister Hulusi Akar and expressed his regret for the earthquake and that they are ready to receive all kinds of help.” .

Iran’s Foreign Minister Cevad Zarif delivered his message to his Turkish counterpart Çavuşoğlu that Iran was ready to send aid.

According to the semi-official ISNA news agency, Iranian Red Crescent President Mehdi Valipour said they are ready to send support in case the Turkish Red Crescent needs help.