Canada stands ready to airlift NATO humanitarian supplies to Turkey, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday, as operations continue in that country. and in Syria to find survivors of the massive earthquake that left thousands dead.
Mr. Trudeau also offered his condolences to Mr. Erdogan and to the Turkish people, who are in mourning following the earthquake that killed more than 40,000 people on February 6.
According to the account provided by the Prime Minister’s Office, Trudeau offered “Canada’s unwavering support for recovery efforts” in Turkey, assuring that Canada “stands ready to airlift NATO humanitarian supplies. to Turkey”.
“Prime Minister Trudeau has informed the President that the Canadian Armed Forces also stands ready to provide any additional support to the Turkish authorities, if required,” reads the summary of the conversation.
Several million dollars
In the aftermath of the deadly earthquake, Canada sent $10 million in emergency humanitarian aid to “meet the immediate and most urgent needs of those affected by these devastating events”.
The federal government also announced its intention to match all donations made by individuals to the Canadian Red Cross in support of Turkey and Syria from February 6 to 22, up to a maximum of $10 million. $.
On Saturday, “Prime Minister Trudeau indicated that further financial assistance from Canada and Canadians would follow previously announced funds.” President Erdogan thanked Mr. Trudeau for this gesture, as well as for the aid already announced.
Officials and doctors said on Saturday that 40,642 people have died in Turkey, while in Syria the death toll, which has been stable for several days, is 3,688, bringing the confirmed total to 44,330 killed in the disaster.
With Agence France-Presse