Latvia to Send EUR 200,000 Aid to Turkey

Latvia's government approved the sending of EUR 200,000 worth of aid to Turkey amid the devastating earthquake.

The cabinet of the two countries agreed to order prepared by the Ministry of the Interior "On the provision of humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Turkey", which envisages providing humanitarian assistance to Turkey.

A total of 5,000 blankets will be sent from reserves to the victims of the earthquake, as well as heated tents adapted to winter conditions and various types of technical equipment.

In cooperation with the National Armed Forces and the Turkish Embassy in Latvia, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) will organize the preparation of the humanitarian aid shipment to make sure of its delivery to Turkey.

Meanwhile, a source in the Turkish Energy Ministry confirmed the postponement of the Istanbul Gas Summit from February 14-15 to March 22.

"Yes, the information that this summit is postponed to March 22 is correct," the source told TASS.

Earlier, media outlets reported that the event has been delayed due to the earthquakes in Turkey.

The ministry pointed out that now all state agencies are involved in the elimination of the consequences of the deadly earthquakes.