The third plane with humanitarian aid departs from Turkmenistan to Turkey
The third plane with humanitarian aid to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey is being sent from Turkmenistan. This was stated by the Turkish Ambassador to Ashgabat Togan Oral at a charity event organized at the Turkish visa center in Ashgabat.
He said that the Turkish state and people are making great efforts to heal the wounds inflicted by this disaster hand in hand. The Ambassador noted that he feels the solidarity of the Turkmen people with the people of Turkey. He thanked President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for messages of condolences to the Turkish people and wishes for the speedy recovery of the affected areas of the country.
Noting that Turkmenistan was one of the first countries to take action to help after the earthquake in Turkey, Oral said: "On February 7, 10 medical personnel went to Turkey with medicines. Immediately after that, the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Foundation collected humanitarian aid from public organizations, companies and citizens wishing to help victims of the earthquake, which was sent to Turkey by a second plane. At the moment, a third plane is also being prepared for departure," the ambassador said.
Noting that Turkmenistan understands the urgent need for assistance in case of earthquakes in Turkey, Oral said: "Needs change and differentiate from day to day. Therefore, we are trying to ensure that aid reaches our country and meets the urgent needs of the affected population."
Stressing that at the moment the organization of accommodation and the supply of warm clothes are the most urgent needs, Oral recalled: "We have launched a campaign to collect blankets to meet the need for blankets. We have already sent three thousand blankets from our Turkmen brothers to our country, and last night another thousand blankets were sent. At the moment, here in our visa application center in Turkey, we are constantly receiving help and support. Prior to the subsequent announcement of the Embassy, citizens can come and offer the necessary assistance."
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