The strong earthquake in Turkey caused heavy casualties. Presidential Office Spokesperson Kolas Yotaka conveyed President Tsai Ing-wen's condolences and concerns, and said that in addition to donating money for disaster relief, we have expressed our willingness to provide immediate rescue and assistance.

The picture shows the scene of the disaster area.

(Associated Press)

[Reporter Chen Yun/Report from Taipei] A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Turkey in the early hours of Monday (6th) local time. The depth of the earthquake was only 17.9 kilometers.

Presidential Office Spokesperson Kolas Yotaka conveyed President Tsai Ing-wen's condolences and concerns, and said that in addition to donating money for disaster relief, our side has expressed its willingness to provide immediate rescue and assistance.

Kolas said that President Tsai expressed condolences to the unfortunate deceased and their families, and hoped that the disaster area would recover as soon as possible and return to normal life. s damage.

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Kolas pointed out that in addition to announcing that my country will donate US$200,000 to the Turkish government for disaster relief and resettlement of victims, it also expresses my country’s willingness to provide immediate rescue and disaster relief assistance, and hopes that the disaster-stricken areas in Turkey will recover as soon as possible and the people will return to normal life as soon as possible.