Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that Turkey would continue to support its allies, friends and those in need around the world, and said, “This is not a matter of politics but our President Erdoğan’s and our country’s humanitarian approach.”
In a thread on his Twitter account, Altun reminded that a second plane with medical aid supplies had arrived in the US in solidarity with Turkey’s NATO ally.
“We will continue to support our allies, friends and those in need around the world. This is not a matter of politics but our President Erdoğan’s and our country’s humanitarian approach." Altun indicated.
Noting that a shipment of medical supplies had been sent to Somalia to help the country fight against the coronavirus outbreak, Altun said that the shipment had included for the first time Turkey’s locally manufactured ventilators.
“We continue to host some 4 million refugees in our country”
Indicating that Turkey heard a lot of positive feedback and praise about its humanitarian aid to close to 60 countries so far, Altun noted the following:
“Everyone should remember that Turkey has been leading the world in humanitarian aid ratio to its GDP even before this pandemic. We continue to host some 4 million refugees in our country thanks to the beautiful generosity of our people. This is the highest number in the world. We don’t keep in camps but accept them among ourselves as brothers and sisters. It is simply what is required of our humanity.”
“We are proud of our people’s patience, generosity, and resilience!”
“Our President Erdoğan reminds us every day that we have to meet this historic challenge with our humanitarianism,” said Altun and shared his following views:
“What we have done for the world so far in the Covid-19 crisis is a clear proof of how we view our fellow human beings. Turkey will emerge from this crisis having mobilized national resources for the wellbeing of our people, cared for the sick and the weak, helped others around the world, and led global efforts to mount a global response. We are proud of our people’s patience, generosity, and resilience!”