A refrain of worldwide leaders have despatched messages of solidarity after a robust 7.8 magnitude earthquake ripped by way of Turkey early Monday, killing no less than 670 folks throughout Turkey and neighboring Syria.
NATO Secretary Basic Jens Stoltenberg mentioned the alliance is in “full solidarity” with Turkey.
“Full solidarity with our Ally #Türkiye within the aftermath of this horrible earthquake. I’m in contact with President @RTErdogan and Overseas Minister @MevlutCavusoglu, and #NATO Allies are mobilizing help now,” he mentioned in a tweet Monday.
European Union prime diplomat Josep Borrell mentioned the bloc is “prepared to assist,” after Monday’s quake.
“Devastating earthquake rocked Türkiye and Syria this morning, claiming the lives of lots of of individuals and injuring many extra. Our ideas are with the folks of Türkiye and Syria. The EU is able to assist,” Borrell mentioned.
The President of the European Council Charles Michel despatched his “deepest condolences” to the victims of the catastrophe.
“Deeply saddened to listen to this morning concerning the devastating earthquake hitting elements of Türkiye and Syria. My deepest condolences to the various households that misplaced lives and wishing a quick restoration of the injured. The EU stands in full solidarity with you,” he tweeted Monday.
The President of the EU Fee Ursula von der Leyen mentioned help from Europe “is already on the best way.”
“We stand in full solidarity with the folks of Türkiye and Syria after the lethal earthquake that hit this morning. We mourn with the households of the victims. Europe’s help is already on the best way and we stand able to proceed serving to in any method we are able to,” she mentioned in a tweet Monday.
