President Joe Biden instructed the US agency for international development (USAID) and other departments of the federal government to evaluate the options for providing assistance to the most affected areas in Turkey and Syria.
This is stated in a statement by the national security adviser to Jake Sullivan.
According to him, the United States is deeply concerned about the messages about the destructive earthquake.
“We are ready to provide any necessary assistance,” said Sullivan.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the United States intends to do everything possible to help the victims of earthquakes.
“I instructed my team to be in close contact with our Turkish allies and humanitarian partners in the coming days to determine what the region needs, – the Blinken statement published on the website of the State Department says. – Our first aid of Turkey is already turned out to be. And the supported US Humanitarian organizations in Syria are fighting the consequences of earthquakes throughout the country. “
He expressed the deep condolences of Turkey and Syria in connection with the tragic death of people and destruction.