Uzbekistan dispatched nearly 100 tons of humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan on October 10, in response to the earthquake, as reported by the Ministry of Transport's press service.
The humanitarian assistance was delivered under the guidance of Uzbekistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ismatilla Irgashev.
The cargo included food products like flour, wheat, oil, pasta, meat products, rice, and sugar. Additionally, the humanitarian aid contained tents, blankets, and medical supplies for providing initial medical assistance.
The cargo was transported to Afghanistan via a Boeing-747 cargo aircraft operated by My Freighter airline.
As reported by Kun.uz's correspondent based in Herat, the Uzbekistan delegation was welcomed by Sharafuddin Muslim Mawlavi, the head of the government-formed commission for earthquake relief in Afghanistan, along with his deputy Ahmadullah Muttaqi and Abdul Sattar Gurvol, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation.
"Uzbekistan is a fraternal country that has always been the first to help us. I myself have received assistance from your country several times and participated in its distribution among our suffering people... As our best neighbor, you always support us during the challenging days sent by God. Our people will never forget this," said Sharafuddin Mawlavi, expressing gratitude on behalf of the government and people of Afghanistan.
Abdul Sattar Gurvol informed Kun.uz's correspondent that the government commission is actively working to mitigate the consequences of the earthquake. Priority is given to providing assistance to the sick and those whose homes have been destroyed. Humanitarian aid from the UAE has already arrived in Afghanistan, and it is expected that aid from Turkey will also be received.
Earlier, Daryo reported that, on October 7-8, a series of powerful earthquakes struck Afghanistan, centered near the city of Herat, resulting in a tragic toll. The initial death toll of 16 quickly rose to 2,053 people, with 9,240 individuals sustaining injuries. Additionally, 1,329 houses were damaged or destroyed. Hospitals received over 200 deceased individuals, with a significant number of them being women and children. The quakes induced panic among Herat's residents, leading many to seek refuge on the streets. Ongoing aftershocks further heightened their unease.
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