Politics | Feb 18

Japan PM Kishida offers $8.5 million in humanitarian aid to quake-hit Turkey

TOKYO, Feb 18 (NHK) - Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has offered emergency humanitarian aid worth about 8.5 million dollars to earthquake-stricken Turkey.

Kishida made the offer in a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday.

Kishida conveyed his condolences and sympathies to the victims and those affected by the quakes.

Erdogan reportedly expressed his deep gratitude. ...continue reading


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