ANKARA: A convoy comprising 21 trucks carrying 275-ton relief assistance goods from Pakistan arrived at Malatya, one of the worst hit cities by the earthquake in Turkey.
The truck convoy carrying mainly winterized tents, blankets and other essential relief goods departed from Pakistan on February 11 and reached Turkey via Iran.
Pakistan Türkiye’nin yanında ‼️
NLC convoy of 2️⃣1️⃣ trucks , carrying 275 tons of earthquake relief assistance goods , mainly winterized tents and blankets has arrived at #Malatya from Pakistan today . #PakistanStandsWithTurkiye pic.twitter.com/bwdUNJoGTC
— Pakistan Embassy Türkiye (@PakinTurkiye) February 25, 2023
The convoy was received by Deputy Mayor Malatya Hakan Ezgi, Ambassador Fazli Corman of Turkish MOFA, Pakistan Embassy Deputy Ambassador, Abbas Sarwar Qureshi, Commander Mehmet Bhaktiyar and officials from AFAD and local administration.
Under the directions of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, an air bridge was established immediately between Islamabad and Ankara on 6th February to transport rescue teams and deliver essential relief goods.
As of now, twenty flights have brought relief assistance goods to Turkey. A ship carrying earthquake relief goods is also scheduled to leave Pakistan for Turkey soon.
Speaking on the occasion, Abbas Sarwar Qureshi stated that Pakistan and Turkey have a glorious history of supporting each other under all circumstances.
Deputy Mayor Hakan Ezgi said that the trucks have not only brought relief goods but tons of prayers and best wishes from Pakistanis whose hearts beat with the hearts of Turkish brethren.
