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World leaders expressed their condolences in connection with the 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the epicenter of which is located in the Pazardzhik district of Kahramanmarash, which affected a total of 10 provinces.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in connection with the 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the epicenter of which is located in the Pazardzhik district of Kahramanmarash and affected a total of 10 provinces.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a message of condolences to President Erdogan in connection with the earthquake: “We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of many people and destruction as a result of a strong earthquake that occurred in Kahramanmarash and was felt in many parts of brotherly Turkey.

I express that we are ready for all kinds of assistance at this difficult time, I offer my condolences to you, the families and loved ones of the victims, the fraternal people of Turkey and on behalf of the Azerbaijani people, I wish a speedy recovery to the victims, and I wish the consequences of the earthquake to disappear as soon as possible.”

TRNC

Ersin Tatar, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), also stated that they wholeheartedly share Turkey’s pain on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people and stated that they wished for less human casualties.

Noting that they have always been in solidarity with Turkey, Tatar said: “With great sadness, pain and sorrow, I convey from myself and my citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus that I wish God’s mercy to our losses, a speedy recovery. to our wounded brothers and great recovery to our homeland Turkey.” used the phrase.

Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky also conveyed the best wishes to Turkey in a message on his page on the social network.

In a Turkish-language post, Zelensky said: “I express my condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish people and the families of the victims of the earthquake in Turkey, and wish a speedy recovery to all those affected. Turkish people in this difficult time. We are ready to provide the necessary assistance to overcome the consequences of the disaster.” he used his words.

Kazakhstan

President of Kazakhstan Kassym Chomert Tokayev sent a telegram of condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in connection with the victims of a strong earthquake in southeastern Turkey.

In his message, Tokayev said: “I received the news with deep sadness that many people died as a result of a strong earthquake that occurred in the Republic of Turkey. I express my condolences to the people of Kazakhstan and the families of those who died at this difficult moment, and to all the fraternal Turkish people.” used the phrase.

Tokayev also said that Kazakhstan is ready to provide assistance to Turkey.

Israel

Israeli President Isaac Herzog used the following statements on his social media account in Hebrew, Turkish and English:

“On behalf of the Israeli people, I express my deep sorrow over the earthquake that occurred last night in Turkey. I express my condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish people for the loss of life.”

Declaring that the State of Israel is “always ready to help by any means possible,” President Herzog stressed that their hearts are with the Turkish people and their families in mourning at this painful time.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a written statement that an emergency meeting had been held to assess the earthquake in Turkey.

On the other hand, Israeli Defense Minister Yoaz Gallant was reported to have instructed the Israeli army and ministry agencies to provide humanitarian assistance.

Hungary

Hungarian President Katalin Nowak tweeted: “I was shocked when I heard the tragic news from Turkey this morning.” He expressed condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the earthquake.

Sweden

Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Bilström also tweeted: “I am deeply saddened by the earthquake that has caused so many deaths in Turkey and Syria.” used phrases.

Bilström said Sweden would contact Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and the Syrian regime to help disaster-stricken countries within the framework of the European Union (EU).

Latvia

In a social media post about the earthquake, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics said: “There is devastating news about a major earthquake in southeast Turkey and Syria and the tremors that followed it.” He used his expressions.

Rinkevics expressed his condolences to the families and relatives of the victims of the earthquake and wished a speedy recovery to the victims.

France

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna tweeted: “After the terrible earthquake that shook Turkey and caused many casualties, I expressed my sincere condolences to my colleague Mevlut Cavusoglu, his country and the Turkish people. France supports the Turkish people.” made a statement.

The column said that his country is ready to help Turkey.

In a statement from the French Embassy in Turkey: “We learned with great sadness that a strong earthquake has occurred in the Pazardzhik region of the city of Kahramanmaras. We express our condolences to the families of those killed in the earthquake and wish the injured a speedy recovery. Get well soon Kahramanmarash, get well soon Turkey.” statements have been included.

Italy

In a written statement from the Italian Prime Minister: “Prime Minister Georgia Meloni is closely following the developments regarding the devastating earthquake that occurred in Turkey on the border with Syria, as well as the information updated by the Civil Defense. Meloni expresses her closeness and solidarity with the affected people. earthquake. The Italian Civil Defense is ready to provide first aid. expression was used.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy Antonio Tajani shared on his Twitter account: “I support the Turkish people who have been affected by a strong earthquake that has caused many casualties. Italy’s help will not be missed. contact all Italians in the region affected by the earthquake.” used phrases.

In another tweet, Tajani noted that they were on the phone with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu to express Italy’s closeness and convey that Italy’s civil defense was ready to help.

In another tweet, the Italian minister said: “I support the Syrian people who have been hit by today’s earthquake after years of war.” used the phrase.

By the way, the General Directorate of Civil Defense of Italy issued a “tsunami” warning for the Italian coast immediately after a strong earthquake in Turkey, but later this warning was withdrawn.

Holland

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on his social media account that a Dutch search and rescue team will go to the area where the earthquake hit today and said:

“Terrible news about the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Our thoughts are with all the victims and victims of this severe natural disaster. I conveyed my condolences to President Erdogan.”

Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said: “We were shocked by the news of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Our thoughts are with the Turkish and Syrian victims, the victims and their families. The Netherlands will send an urban search and rescue team to Turkey. This team, police, military personnel, consists of ambulance and fire brigades. general.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock tweeted: “We woke up with terrible news from Turkey and Syria. My thoughts are with all who are concerned about the families, friends and neighbors of those who lost their lives in these terrible earthquakes. partners, we will quickly deliver assistance.” used phrases.

Hans Kluge, Director of the European Health Organization (WHO), expressed his condolences to Turkey, a member of the WHO in Europe, and to those who lost their lives in the earthquake that hit Syria.

“WHO/Europe also pledges its support to the Ministry of Health and Minister Fahrettin Koca in responding to this tragedy,” Kluge said. used phrases.

Pakistan

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also offered his condolences for the loss of life caused by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which had its epicenter in the Pazarjik district of Kahramanmarash and affected a total of 10 provinces.

Sharif tweeted: “The news of this massive earthquake that has hit southeast Turkey is deeply saddened. I express my deepest condolences to my brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the brotherly people of Turkey for the loss of life and property.” used the phrase.

Recalling that Turkey extends a helping hand to Pakistan in any difficult moment, Sharif stressed that Islamabad will provide all possible assistance.

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Pakistan is in full solidarity with Turkey and that Islamabad is ready to provide all possible support in the relief effort.

India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi quoted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s post on the matter on his social media account and said they share the pain they feel over the loss of life and property from the earthquake that hit Turkey.

Prime Minister Modi said: “We express our condolences to the grieving families. We wish the wounded a speedy recovery. India is in solidarity with the people of Turkey and is ready to offer all possible assistance in overcoming this tragedy.” used phrases.

Palestine

In a written statement from the Palestinian Foreign Ministry: “We express our sincere condolences to Turkey and Syria for the hundreds of martyrs who died in the earthquake that destroyed dozens of buildings.” statements have been included.

In a statement with the wishes of God’s mercy to the dead and a speedy recovery to the wounded, it was noted that Palestine is in solidarity with Turkey and Syria.

Corn

Egypt’s foreign ministry said in a written statement that Egypt expressed its condolences to those who lost their lives in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

In a statement, while expressing sincere condolences to the Turkish and Syrian peoples and wishing a speedy recovery to those affected, Egypt is “ready to help deal with this catastrophe.”

President of the Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq (KRG) Nechirvan Barzani shared on his Twitter account: “My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the earthquake that hit our region early in the morning.” used phrases.

The President of the KRG expressed his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the earthquake and wished a speedy recovery to the victims.

Message of condolence from the Organization of Turkish States

The Secretary General of the Organization of Turkish States (TDT), Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev, said in a written statement that it was with deep sadness that he learned about the earthquake and the loss of life and property as a result of the earthquake.

Noting that, as TDT, they support the government of the Republic of Turkey and the brotherly Turkish people in these difficult times, Omuraliev said: “We express our condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. … We fully believe that the strength and resilience of the Turkish people will help overcome this scourge as soon as possible.” used phrases.