In a similar vein, ASEAN conveyed its deepest condolences for the tragic loss of life and significant property damage brought on by the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria.
In a statement on February 7, ASEAN stated that it “affirms its sympathy with the governments and peoples of Turkey and Syria in these challenging times and stands ready to provide its help to the relief efforts.”
Over 8,700 people have died as a result of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria by the afternoon of February 8 according to AFP, and rescuers were still scurrying to free trapped survivors.
