Guyana to contribute to Türkiye, Syria earthquake response
The Guyanese Government announced yesterday that it will make a US$100,000 donation to the earthquake relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria.
The money will be split equally between both nations and channelled through the United Nations.
Guyanese President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has sent a letter to the President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad and the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to convey solidarity and support on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana.
The devastating earthquake, which struck Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023, had a magnitude of 7.8.
Over 41, 000 people have died while thousands are in hospital or still missing.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday issued an appeal for humanitarian funding to bring urgent relief to approximately five million Syrians.
He announced that US$397 million is needed to address humanitarian concerns over the next three months, up to May 2023, in priority areas such as shelter, healthcare, food and protection.
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