Written question asked by Jessica Morden (Labour) on Thursday, 9 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Syria and Turkey: Earthquakes
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his Turkish counterpart on ensuring that emergency aid for victims of the recent earthquakes is able to (a) pass safely through national borders and (b) reach predominately ethnic and religious minority areas.
- Answer
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The Prime Minister spoke to President Erdogan on 7 February, noting the humanitarian situation over the border in North-West Syria, where Turkey plays an important coordinating role. The UK is one of the top donors to the Syria Cross-border Humanitarian Fund and welcomes the UN-brokered agreement to open additional border crossings into North-West Syria for an initial period of three months.
The UK has sent thousands of life-saving items to Turkey and Syria, including tents and thermal blankets and is working in coordination with Turkish authorities, United Nations and NGO partners to ensure aid reaches those who are most in need.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 143704
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Borders Humanitarian aid Turkey Syria Earthquakes
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- 2023-02-22 17:10:26 +0000
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