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Turkey's Caracas ambassador: Turks in Venezuela not harmed by earthquakes
Turkey's Ambassador to Venezuela Aydan Karamanoğlu announced that Turkish citizens in the country were not harmed by the consecutive 7.5 magnitude earthquakes and that their condition is good.
Turkey's Ambassador to Venezuela Aydan Karamanoğlu made statements regarding the situation of Turkish citizens after two major earthquakes shook the country. Karamanoğlu stated that the citizens are fine and that no information has been received about them suffering any damage from the earthquakes.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Ambassador Karamanoğlu expressed that the earthquakes affected the capital Caracas and many states, with the greatest damage occurring in the state of La Guaira.
Contact made with approximately 200 Turkish citizens
Karamanoğlu emphasized that immediately after the earthquake, the embassy contacted Turkish citizens, numbering approximately 200, to confirm their health status, and that regular contact continues with them.
Karamanoğlu, stating that Turkey conveyed its condolences and message of solidarity to Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez, reported that they are ready to provide assistance if needed.
Coordination with AFAD for search and rescue team
The ambassador noted that coordination with the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) for sending a search and rescue team and humanitarian aid to Venezuela is ongoing. Referring to Venezuela's sending a rescue team and aid to Turkey after the earthquakes of February 6, 2023, Karamanoğlu expressed that Turkey is ready to reciprocate this kindness.
On the other hand, Turkey's Ministry of Health announced that it sent a 6-person team from the National Medical Rescue Team to Venezuela after the double earthquake disaster.
Two major earthquakes 39 seconds apart
The U.S. Geological Survey had reported that two earthquakes occurred in Venezuela on Wednesday evening, 39 seconds apart. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2, and the second was recorded at 7.5. The earthquake caused buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas as well as in the states of Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo, and Falcon.
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