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Türkiye sends additional earthquake relief supplies to Venezuela
Turkish Culture Minister Ersoy announced emergency aid to Venezuela through TIKA following the June 24 earthquakes and pledged continued humanitarian support in the coming days.
Türkiye sends additional earthquake relief supplies to Venezuela
Türkiye pledged continued humanitarian assistance. / AA

Türkiye's Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said on Saturday that search and rescue equipment, emergency supplies, food, and hygiene kits had been delivered to Venezuelan authorities through the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).

The aid is intended for communities affected by the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24.

The disaster has killed at least 2,655 people and caused widespread damage.

In a post on Turkish social media platform NSosyal, Ersoy said Türkiye remains committed to its long-standing friendship and solidarity with Venezuela.

He said Türkiye will continue sending shelter materials and other basic living supplies in the coming days.

Ersoy said Türkiye does not limit humanitarian aid to times of disaster. He added that the country maintains strong cooperation with its friendly and brotherly nations under all circumstances.

"As Türkiye, we do not view humanitarian aid as limited only to times of disaster; we maintain the strong cooperation we have established with friendly and brotherly countries under all circumstances," he said.

Ersoy said Türkiye would continue standing with Venezuela wherever support is needed. He also expressed hope that the country would recover from the earthquake as soon as possible.

"We sincerely believe that the friendly and brotherly people of Venezuela will overcome this difficult process in solidarity," he said.

Ersoy said TIKA, which operates under the Culture and Tourism Ministry, coordinated the delivery of the aid to authorities in the earthquake-hit areas.

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SOURCE:TRT World & Agencies