Learn about the countries that moved to provide relief

After two devastating earthquakes struck the border region between Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, with a magnitude exceeding 7 on the Richter scale, the response and humanitarian response to the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in 2023 included contributions from governments, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations, and more than 50 countries pledged to provide Support for earthquake victims, including humanitarian aid, search and rescue teams. earthquake aid 3

Arab countries advanced global efforts to provide relief to those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, claiming thousands of lives in both countries.

The President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ordered the provision of 100 million dollars for the relief of those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The initiative includes providing 50 million dollars to the brotherly Syrian people affected by the earthquakes, in addition to 50 million dollars to the friendly Turkish people.

The President of 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, to benefit families in the areas most affected by the repercussions of the earthquake.

Algeria

Algeria sent a first group of 89 civil protection personnel to Turkey to participate in rescue and relief operations.

Egypt

The State Department stated that Egypt is "ready to help confront this catastrophe.

Iraq

The Government of Iraq has stated that it will send civil defense teams to Turkey and Syria, with emergency and relief supplies, food and fuel.

Kuwait

The Emir of Kuwait, Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, ordered the establishment of an air bridge to send urgent aid and medical staff.

Lebanon

The Lebanese Civil Defense General Directorate has sent a team of 20 members to provide assistance in Turkey, and the Lebanese army will send 20 members of the engineering regiment to Turkey to participate in search and rescue operations.

Libya

Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid al-Dabiba expressed his condolences to the victims in Turkey and Syria. He also announced the dispatch of a team to contribute to the rescue work, consisting of 55 individuals, a team from the Military Medicine Department and tracking dogs.

Morocco

The King of Morocco sent a telegram of condolences and sympathy to the President of Turkey, and also pledged to send a group of specialized rescue teams to Turkey and the Syrian border to assist in the rescue efforts.

State of Palestine

The Palestinian ambassador to Syria announced the death of 8 Palestinian refugees, including three children. The Palestinian President directed his country's embassy in Damascus to provide everything necessary to support the families of the victims.

Qatar

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, said that a search and rescue group will fly to Turkey via an air bridge, carrying specialized rescue vehicles, relief aid, tents and winter supplies.

Saudi Arabia

The King of Saudi Arabia sent a telegram of condolence and sympathy to his Turkish counterpart, in which he affirmed his country's absolute support for Turkey during this disaster, whose effects extended to everyone. He also directed the establishment of an air bridge to transport aid to Turkey, and the organization of a popular campaign to collect donations.