The death toll in the powerful earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria has reached nearly 5,000 people, of which in Turkey is 3,381 people and in Syria is more than 1,600 people.
According to Archyde.com and AFP news agency, as of 3pm on February 7 (Hanoi time), the death toll in a strong earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria has reached nearly 5,000 people, including in Turkey. 3,381 people and in Syria more than 1,600 people.
This quake was the strongest in nearly a century in the area.
On February 7, more countries announced that they were sending emergency humanitarian aid and sending rescue and relief teams to help Turkey and Syria overcome the consequences of the earthquake that killed thousands of people. happened a day before.
The South Korean Foreign Ministry announced that the country plans to provide emergency humanitarian assistance of 5 million USD and send about 110 personnel to Turkey to help search and rescue after the earthquake disaster occurred the day before. causing thousands of deaths.
According to ministry spokesman Lim Soo-suk, the support staff includes more than 60 people from the Korea Disaster Relief Team and 50 military personnel.
South Korea will also mobilize military transport aircraft to transport medical supplies to Turkey.
Earlier on the same day, President Yoon Suk Yeol asked the government of this country to quickly send aid workers and medical supplies to support Turkey.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Park Jin has assured Turkish Ambassador to Seoul Murat Tamer that South Korea will actively support Turkey.
South Korean defense officials said the military is considering sending a KC-330 refueling plane to Turkey.
In Pakistan, officials said they have sent relief supplies as well as medical and rescue teams to earthquake-stricken areas in Turkey.
The Pakistani army has sent two teams, one of which includes specialists in urban search and rescue, sniffer dogs and victim search equipment, and a medical team consisting of military doctors. , nurses, technicians, a 30-bed field hospital, tents, blankets and other relief items.
These relief teams will remain in Turkey until rescue operations are completed.
Pakistan will continue to send rescue teams and aid to Turkey and Syria, the Prime Minister’s office said.
From 8/2, there is 1 flight of Pakistan international airline PIA every day carrying 15 tons of humanitarian aid from Pakistan to Turkey and Syria.
According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Sydney, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on February 7 also said that he would support 10 million Australian dollars ($6.94 million) for victims affected by the earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria.
Mr. Albanese also extended his condolences to the government and people of Turkey and Syria.
On the same day, the New Zealand Government also announced it would provide NZ$1.5 million ($950,000) for response activities of the Red Cross and Turkish Red Crescent (IFRC).
New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said more aid could be provided, if needed.
Ms Mahuta said New Zealand was deeply saddened by the loss of life and terrible devastation caused by the earthquake.
All New Zealanders go out to the victims in Turkey and Syria.