Arab and Western countries announced their provision of urgent aid to Turkey and Syria, to face the repercussions of the earthquake that occurred at dawn on Monday, killing tens of thousands of people, wounded and displaced, in light of the difficulties facing rescue operations.

The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, affirmed that his country stands with the brotherly peoples of Turkey and Syria and provides all necessary support to mitigate the effects of the earthquake. for those affected by the earthquake.

Rescue workers in Turkey and Syria continue to search for survivors among the rubble of thousands of buildings that collapsed (Reuters)

Iraq and Kuwait also inaugurated two air bridges that include rescue teams, medical personnel, relief aid, tents and supplies for the two countries.

The UAE directed the establishment of a field hospital and the dispatch of two search and rescue teams, in addition to urgent relief supplies to those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, according to the country's official news agency.

And the Syrian News Agency (SANA) stated that the Sultanate of Oman will send urgent aid to Syria to overcome the effects of this disaster and provide relief to those affected by it.

In turn, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune directed to send a team of civil protection to Turkey to contribute to the rescue efforts. He also expressed his country's readiness to extend a helping hand to Syria.

An Iraqi plane carrying humanitarian aid at Damascus airport (Reuters)

The official APS news agency reported that another regiment of civil protection personnel would also go to Syria to take part in the rescue operations.

He also directed King Abdullah II of Jordan to provide the necessary aid to provide relief to the afflicted in Turkey and Syria.

Palestinian Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh instructed to send civil defense teams and medical teams to "participate in search and rescue work for the victims of the devastating earthquake," according to a statement issued by his office.

And in Lebanon, Environment Minister Nasser Yassin announced that his country would send a rescue team to Turkey to assist in the ongoing search effort.

Members of the Lebanese Red Cross preparing to leave for Syria to assist in rescue operations (Reuters)

In a statement to the Foreign Ministry, Egypt offered its condolences and solidarity with the two countries, stressing its readiness to provide assistance to face the effects of that horrific disaster.

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For his part, US President Joe Biden confirmed his country's readiness to provide any assistance Turkey needs to respond to the devastating earthquake disaster, according to a statement issued by the White House.

And the US President indicated that "American teams are working to deploy quickly to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and coordinate other assistance that people affected by the earthquakes may need, including health services or basic relief items."

The White House announced that the United States is working to send two teams, each consisting of 79 paramedics, to assist Turkey in search and rescue operations.


The European Union, which offered many of its member states to provide assistance to the residents of the affected areas, has also begun to send relief teams.

The Federation Council said - in a statement - yesterday, Monday, that it had activated the integrated political response mechanism to crises with the aim of coordinating the Union's support measures for Turkey and Syria, which were hit by a devastating earthquake.

For his part, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg declared "full solidarity with Turkey," stressing that "the allies in NATO are currently mobilized to provide support."

Full solidarity with our Ally #Turkiye in the aftermath of this terrible earthquake.

I am in touch with President @RTERdogan and Foreign Minister @MevlutCavusoglu, and #NATO Allies are mobilizing support now.

— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) February 6, 2023

The Kremlin also said that teams of medics would go to Syria "in the coming hours," at a time when the army announced that more than 300 Russian soldiers were deployed in the affected Syrian areas to assist in rescue efforts.

The Kremlin also indicated that Turkey had accepted the "help of Russian medics".

Mexico sends search and rescue teams to Turkey (Reuters)

In turn, Iran announced its full readiness to provide the necessary assistance to the earthquake victims.

SANA said that an Iranian aid plane arrived at Damascus airport.

China Central Television announced that Beijing will provide a first payment of 40 million yuan ($5.9 million) in emergency aid for relief efforts in Turkey after the major earthquake.

He added that the Chinese Red Cross would provide emergency aid worth $200,000 to Turkey and Syria.

A German rescue team is on its way to Turkey to help in the search for survivors (Reuters)

The total death toll from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria has risen to more than 4,800.

The number of victims is expected to rise, as hundreds of families are still under the rubble of the buildings destroyed by the earthquake.

Rescue workers in both countries are also continuing their search for survivors among the rubble of thousands of collapsed buildings.

While the cold weather increases the plight of thousands of wounded and homeless people and hinders efforts to search for survivors.