A chorus of global leaders have sent messages of solidarity after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake ripped through Turkey early Monday, killing at least 670 people across Turkey and neighboring Syria.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance is in “full solidarity” with Turkey.
“Full solidarity with our Ally #Türkiye in the aftermath of this terrible earthquake. I am in touch with President @RTErdogan and Foreign Minister @MevlutCavusoglu, and #NATO Allies are mobilizing support now,” he said in a tweet Monday.
European Union top diplomat Josep Borrell said the bloc is “ready to help,” after Monday’s quake.
“Devastating earthquake rocked Türkiye and Syria this morning, claiming the lives of hundreds of people and injuring many more. Our thoughts are with the people of Türkiye and Syria. The EU is ready to help,” Borrell said.
The President of the European Council Charles Michel sent his “deepest condolences” to the victims of the disaster.
“Deeply saddened to hear this morning about the devastating earthquake hitting parts of Türkiye and Syria. My deepest condolences to the many families that lost lives and wishing a fast recovery of the injured. The EU stands in full solidarity with you,” he tweeted Monday.
The President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen said support from Europe “is already on the way.”
“We stand in full solidarity with the people of Türkiye and Syria after the deadly earthquake that hit this morning. We mourn with the families of the victims. Europe’s support is already on the way and we stand ready to continue helping in any way we can,” she said in a tweet Monday.
