President Jokowi Sends Off Humanitarian Assistance for Quake Victims in Türkiye, Syria

President Jokowi delivers statement on the release of humanitarian assistance for quake victims in Türkiye and Syria at Halim Perdanakusuma airport in Jakarta (02/21/2023) (Photo by: PR of Cabinet Secretariat/Rahmat)

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (02/21) revealed that the Government sent another humanitarian assistance to quake victims in Türkiye and Syria. The assistance consists of 140 tons of food and logistic aids.

“Humanitarian diplomacy continues to be carried out by our country, Indonesia. This morning, we would like to send assistance consisting of 140 tons of food and logistic aids by four aircrafts to Türkiye and Syria,” President Jokowi said in his statement at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta.

On that occasion, the President stated that the Government has sent Indonesia’s Search and Rescue (INASAR) team and medical team as well as Hercules aircraft in order to support the evacuation process in quake-affected regions in Türkiye and Syria.

“It is our hope that the aids we sent can help our brothers and sisters in quake-affected regions,” he remarked. (FID/AIT/SND) (AP/HD/MMB)