The government and people of Pakistan have received the news of a massive earthquake in Southern Türkiye previously today, with deep sorrow and anguish.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif spoke to the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to extend our heartfelt condolences to the brotherly Turkish people on the tragic loss of existence, and offered all achievable support in the relief hard work. The Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also spoke to his Turkish equal H. E. Mevlut Cavusoglu to offer condolences and convey solidarity and reiterated offer of support and support.
On the guidelines of the Prime Minister, the particular National Disaster Management Expert (NDMA) is mobilizing all of available resources including winterized tents, blankets and other essential life-saving supplies. Urban Lookup and Rescue Teams trained to operate in disaster strike areas are being dispatched with their equipment and medicines.
Our Mission within Ankara remains in continuous touch with the relevant Turkish authorities to identify any additional requirement for the Earthquake affected areas.
Pakistan stands incomplete solidarity with the brotherly people of Türkiye within the wake of this unprecedented natural calamity. Beyond the instant relief effort, we will still work with Türkiye in the post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction stages.
Islamabad
6 February 2023
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Last modified: February 6, 2023
