Arab states send aid to victims of Turkey earthquake

Plane loads of assistance along with condolences from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Syria. Jordan and others were sent to Turkey for assistance with the major earthquake that has left the country with more than 5000 persons killed and injuries in the tens of thousands.

Ahmed Fathi Serour, the head of the Egyptian People's Assembly, sent a cable of condolences to Yildirim Akbulut, head of the Turkish Parliament, over the victims of the destructive earthquake which hit Turkey yesterday.

In his cable, Serour expressed the support of the People's Assembly for the Turkish people in overcoming the disaster, which caused Turkey huge financial and humanitarian losses.

The head of the Egyptian People's Assembly expressed his belief that the strong will of the Turkish people is capable of overcoming this disaster and his full solidarity in standing by Turkey in this tragedy.

Meanwhile, The Jordanian Cabinet decided yesterday day in a session that was held under the chairmanship of Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul Raouf al-Rawbdeh to send material aid to Turkey for the relief of the victims of the deadly earthquake that happened earlier this week.

Jordanian radio quoted Information Minister Nasser Lawzi as saying the Jordanian government expresses its sorrow and commitment to helping the Turkish people. He said this aid will be sent as soon as possible.