Egyptian ship carries new aid to Turkey

According to the orders of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian ship Ahmous departed Alexandria carrying aid for victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey, including machinery, bakery tools, tractors to lift the rubble, and 2,000 tons of sugar and flour.

The ship will reach Turkey tomorrow night, and the Turkish authorities will divided the aid in the earthquake's areas.

Egypt has sent aid that includes food, high-ranking medical teams and mobile hospitals to perform first aid and emergency surgeries. Furthermore, a high-ranking Egyptian delegation is coordinating with the Turkish side the relief needs in the coming stage.