Blinken says ‘profoundly saddened’ by earthquakes in Türkiye
ANKARA (AA) – The US secretary of state has said that he is “profoundly saddened” by the devastation caused by earthquakes in Türkiye.
“Profoundly saddened to see firsthand the devastation of the earthquakes in Türkiye. The United States remains committed to doing everything we can to help with rescue, relief, and recovery efforts,” Antony Blinken, who visited the earthquake-hit region along with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, said on Twitter.
As part of his two-day visit to Türkiye, Blinken arrived at the Incirlik Air Base in Adana on Sunday where he was welcomed by the Turkish foreign minister.
On board a helicopter, the duo examined the earthquake-stricken region.
Blinken also announced Washington’s plan for an additional $100 million to provide lifesaving aid in Türkiye and Syria through the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, the humanitarian bureau of the State Department, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
“The US will continue to stand with the Turkish and Syrian people,” he said.
In response to the deadly twin quakes, the US has responded with $185 million in humanitarian assistance to date, Blinken said, adding that American businesses, communities, and individuals were also helping both countries.
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