Türkiye is grateful to all the countries for the help they provided for the search and rescue and relief efforts in the aftermath of the powerful twin earthquakes, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, February 14.
In a video message sent to the World Government Summit in Dubai, the U.A.E., President said the teams have pulled out more than 8,000 people alive from the quake debris since the strong tremors struck southern Türkiye last week, Anadolu reports.
President also said a large number of over 81,000 people injured in the earthquakes have been discharged from hospitals.
"I would like to thank once again all the friendly and sisterly countries that have been collecting aid for our nation day and night, supporting our search and rescue efforts with their teams, and not forgetting us in their prayers," Erdogan added.
Türkiye, which is facing one of the "greatest natural disasters" not only in its history but also in the history of humanity, will never forget "the friendship you showed on this dark day," the head of state said.
The earthquake disaster "once again showed the importance of international solidarity," he stressed, as Türkiye has received messages of support and condolences from more than 100 countries, including the United Arab Emirates which is hosting the summit.
Over 31,600 people were killed in Türkiye, according to the latest official figures, while the death toll topped 3,600 in Syria.
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