In the video message he sent to the "EXPO 2023-Kahramanmaraş" programme, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "As we promised you, we will start the delivery of earthquake houses to the beneficiaries in the coming months."
Conveying his affection and regards to Kahramanmaraş and all its citizens, President Erdoğan said, "I hope that EXPO 2023, organised under our auspices and hosted by Onikişubat Municipality, will be auspicious for our city and you, our brothers and sisters."
Stating that he once again commemorated those who lost their lives in the February 6 Kahramanmaraş-centred earthquakes and prayed for patience for the survivors, President Erdoğan said:
"We are swiftly recovering from the wounds of the Kahramanmaraş-centred earthquakes, the Disaster of the Century. Inshallah, we will start the delivery of earthquake houses to the beneficiaries in the coming months, as we promised you. We plan to complete the construction of 850 thousand detached units, consisting of 680 thousand residences and 170 thousand commercial areas in the earthquake zone, of which 319 thousand are to be finished within the first year. We intend to restore not only the buildings of our severely earthquake-damaged cities but also their commercial, economic, and social life. EXPO 2023, organised with a focus on nature-friendly cities and sensitivity, is a part of these efforts."
President Erdoğan noted that there were more than 30 international gardens of participating countries in the exhibition area, including Turkish cities, and that they would be able to host thousands of local and international guests in Kahramanmaraş during the EXPO 2023 period.
Emphasising that the event is the most important international event held in this region throughout the history of the Republic, President Erdoğan said, "I believe that EXPO 2023 will make significant economic, cultural, commercial, and social contributions to our city. I congratulate each of our institutions and municipalities that helped, contributed to, and supported the implementation of this important event. I would like to welcome the participants from over 30 countries to Türkiye and Kahramanmaraş once again."
President Erdoğan wished that EXPO 2023 would be a success and a boon to the country, nation, region, and all participants.
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