[ 02 Nov 2011 18:08 ]
“Immediate aid sent from Azerbaijan to Turkey – the quake-hit region once more proved that no other states can be as united as we are”
Baku. Parvin Abbasov – APA. Citizens of Turkey have written letters to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, APA reports. They expressed their gratitude to Ilham Aliyev for sending rescue team and other aids from Azerbaijan immediately after the quake hit Van.
Erdem Keskin from Ankara writes: “Even 108 hours after the quake, Azerbaijani rescuers did not stop working and saved a young man named Isa. As a citizen of Turkish Republic I would like to express my gratitude to all members of the rescue team and to you.”
Hakan Sen from Ankara writes: “Immediate aid sent from Azerbaijan to Turkey – the quake-hit region once more proved the brotherhood of these two states. It is a proud to know that such a fraternal country always supports Turkey. It has made all the nations to realize this brotherhood, once more proved that no other states can be as united as we are. On behalf of the sufferers, my country, its citizens and on my own behalf I express my gratitude to you for your aid to the citizens of Turkey.”
Fikret Done from Konya: “Dear Mr. President, I am endlessly thankful to You and brotherly Azerbaijan for sensitive attitude and assistance to the quake-hit people of Van”.
7.2-magnitude quake hit Van province of Turkey on October 23, 2011. According to the official statistics, 601 people were killed, 4152 injured, 188 pulled alive from the rubbles.
Azerbaijan sent 1250 tents, 6050 blankets, 40 generators, 40 kitchen sets, more than 850 warm bed linens to Turkey. Totally Azerbaijan sent a humanitarian aid in amount of USD 1 800 000 to Turkey.
213 rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan participated in rescue operations in the quake-hit region. Azerbaijani rescuers pulled 12 people alive and 60 bodies from the rubbles.
via APA – Citizens of Turkey send thank-you letters to Azerbaijani President.
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