US president expresses condolences over deadly earthquakes in Türkiye
In phone call with Turkish President Erdogan, Joe Biden wishes recovery to wounded
US President Joe Biden conveyed his condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday in the wake of powerful earthquakes in southern Türkiye.
In a phone call with Erdogan, Biden expressed his condolences for those who lost their lives in the quakes and wished a speedy recovery to the injured, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said in a statement.
According to a White House readout of the phone call, Biden reaffirmed the readiness of the US “to provide any and all needed assistance to our NATO Ally Türkiye in response to this tragedy.”
“He noted that U.S. teams are deploying quickly to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and coordinate other assistance that may be required by people affected by the earthquakes, including health services or basic relief items,” said the White House.
