5 hours agoEU, NATO, WHO provide assistance to Turkey, Greece after earthquake
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)The EU, NATO and the World Health Organisation (OBSH) today offered their assistance to Turkey and Greece, following a powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake that shocked the Aegean region. “is closely following developments in the strong earthquake that hit the Aegean Sea near Greece and Turkey,” European Council President Charles Michel wrote on Twitter. [...]
The EU, NATO and the World Health Organisation (OBSH) today offered their assistance to Turkey and Greece, following a powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake that shocked the Aegean region.
“is closely following developments in the strong earthquake that hit the Aegean Sea near Greece and Turkey,” European Council President Charles Michel wrote on Twitter.
My “My thoughts are with all affected”, he added.
“We are following the situation and ready to help, in all possible ways”, the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leenen also wrote on Twitter.
I am deeply saddened by reports from the Aegean earthquake. My thoughts go towards all the affected”, was the post of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Twitter, stressing that the Alliance is willing to assist its allies Greece and Turkey.
Meanwhile, France also offered assistance to both countries.
“France stands alongside the Turkish and Greek people, to face this terrible calvar. If these countries' governments want this, French aid can immediately be sent to the country”, Interior Minister Gerald Darman wrote on Twitter.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebraesus, the head of WHO, said the world health body is closely monitoring developments in Turkey and Greece after the earthquake and wished quick recovery for those affected by the tragedy.
