Azerbaijan provides most quake relief to Turkey
Azerbaijan has provided the most assistance to Turkey after the devastating earthquake hit the eastern part of the country on October 23, the Turkish government has said.
According to the Turkish body in charge of fighting natural disasters and emergencies, Azerbaijan has sent to the neighboring country 140 rescue workers, 1,250 tents, 700 bed sets, 40 power generators, 5,000 blankets, 40 sets of kitchen appliances and two mobile kitchens.
In the list of countries compiled by the government agency, France is second for the volume of provided assistance. It is followed by Russia.
The list, which consists of tens of countries, even includes Israel, with which Turkey has been facing political tension.
Turkish media also reported that Azerbaijan was the first country to provide quake relief aid to Turkey.
601 people have been reported killed and 4,152 injured in the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Turkey’s Van province. 188 people have been removed from the debris.
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