Message “We support Turkey” from the European Commission

In a phone call on Sunday, February 12, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed her deepest condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the catastrophic loss of life and devastation caused by the recent earthquake, and Turkey discussed next steps in support of . The European Commission has supported the Turkish people from the very beginning with its extensive support provided very quickly after the devastating earthquake. The EU has provided significant support to Turkey through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

HELP DONE IS CLASSIFIED

The support provided from the first day of the earthquakes centered on Kahramanmaraş was also included on the European Commission website. In the statement, 21 EU Member States and three UCPM Participating States dispatched 38 response teams consisting of 1,651 people and 106 search and rescue dogs. Twelve EU Member States provided accommodation materials. An EU Civil Protection team of 11 experts has been deployed to coordinate incoming EU assistance and support local and national authorities.

“SUPPORT WILL CONTINUE”

Noting that Leyen stressed that support will continue during his meeting with President Erdoğan, the European Commission said: “Leyen said that the Commission will mobilize additional support for President Erdoğan and respond to Turkey’s demand for more accommodation capacity, especially shops. tent, blankets and heaters. .reported The Commission is also mobilizing the private sector to increase its capacity to provide the necessary support as soon as possible.