Governments and international organizations around the world have offered support after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said early Monday that 45 countries had offered to help with search and rescue efforts.
Below is a list of some of those declarations of support:
United States of america
US President Joe Biden wrote on Twitter that he was “deeply saddened” by the loss of life and destruction in Syria and Turkey, adding: “I have instructed my team to continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with Turkey and provide any and all necessary services.” Help.”
Britain
The government said 76 British search and rescue experts along with four sniffer dogs and rescue equipment would arrive in Turkey on Monday evening and a British emergency medical team would assess the situation on the ground. It said London was in contact with the United Nations about its support for Syria.
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates said it would set up a field hospital in Turkey and send search and rescue teams to Turkey and Syria. It said it would provide immediate relief to the most affected areas of Syria.
spain
Defense Minister Margarita Robles said Spain was sending an A400 military plane with firefighters and equipment, as well as an Airbus A330 with civil protection crews to work with rescuers.
Iraq
Iraq said it would send civil defense teams to Turkey and Syria with emergency and relief supplies, food and fuel.
Queue
Qatar’s state news agency reported that the government said it would begin operating relief flights to Turkey from Monday to transport search and rescue teams to affected areas with vehicles, a field hospital, tents and other supplies.
The Qatar charity, funded by Qatar, said it was distributing 27,000 hot meals in Gaziantep, where it has an office, and supplying relief materials to shelters in Turkey and Syria. The group allocated $6 million for the first phase of its response.
Pakistan
Pakistan said two C-130 aircraft carrying relief and 36 search and rescue personnel would leave for Turkey on Tuesday.
Vatican and the Catholic Church of Italy
Pope Francis has sent a telegram offering his “heartfelt condolences” following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
The Italian Roman Catholic Church allocated 500,000 euros ($537,800) for emergency aid.