International assistance after the earthquakes that hit it Turkey and neighboring Syriastarted arriving today as the first rescue teams were deployed and food and emergency supplies are already being sent, mostly to Turkish provinces.

Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that 45 countries had offered assistance.

European Union

The European Commission spokesman said that the EU, through the European Civil Protection Mechanism, has mobilized more than 30 search and rescue teams, as well as medical personnel from 21 European countries, including Albania and Montenegro. In total, European countries have offered more than 1200 rescuers and 70 specially trained dogs. Eleven teams have already entered the field, the rest are expected in the near future.

With regard to Syria, the representative noted that the EU is “by far the largest donor of humanitarian assistance” and is in contact with its humanitarian partners and search and rescue foundations. “Of course, we are ready to offer additional assistance and will continue to work around the clock in the coming days and weeks,” he assured.

Sweden, despite recent strained relations with Ankara, has announced a donation of around $650,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for Turkey and Syria.

Earlier today, Germany announced that a search and rescue team of 50 rescuers would leave for Adana this afternoon.

From France, 139 Civil Protection Service rescuers are waiting in Turkey and are likely to be deployed to Kahramanmaras, the epicenter of the first earthquake.

Italy, Hungary, Poland and Spain have also provided rescue teams to Turkey, with the latter also sending drones to Malatya, where the international aid coordination center is located.

USA

The White House announced the dispatch of two 79-strong rescue teams after President Joe Biden said he had requested agencies to “provide all necessary assistance” to Turkey.

China

Beijing announced today that it will send $5.9 million in aid, rescuers specialized in urban operations, medical teams and equipment.

Maghreb

From North African countries, Algeria is sending 17 tons of materials that can be used in rescue operations, as well as “an initial team of 89 high-risk specialists.”

On the night of Monday to Tuesday, 115 tons of medicines, food and tents were also sent to Syria, where a rescue team of the Algerian Civil Protection Service was stationed, consisting of 86 people.

Tunisia provided the victims with 14 tons of bedding and food such as baby food, and Libyan Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeiba ordered a team of 55 rescuers and five trained dogs to be sent “immediately”.

Lebanon

The Ministry of Public Works announced that Beirut has opened its airspace and ports, freeing shipping and airlines arriving in the country to meet humanitarian needs from fees and taxes.

Army units and rescuers will go to Syria, mainly from the Lebanese Red Cross.

Gulf countries

Qatar announced the dispatch of an expeditionary hospital and rescue teams to Turkey. The United Arab Emirates is sending itself to Turkey, as well as an “emergency aid” team to Syria, and has announced that it will provide the country with $13.6 million worth of humanitarian aid.

UK/Ireland

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverley announced on Monday that 76 rescuers, equipment and dogs have been sent to Turkey. Dublin has pledged 2 million euros for humanitarian aid.

Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country, despite the war with Russia, is “ready to provide the necessary assistance” to Turkey. The head of Ukrainian diplomacy Dmitry Kuleba spoke about the “large group of rescuers.”

Russia

President Vladimir Putin announced the dispatch of “rescuers” to Turkey and Syria. In the latter, 300 Russian soldiers stationed there yesterday began to help clean up the rubble.

India

The Government of India has decided “immediately” to send rescue teams and doctors, as well as various necessary materials.

Japan

According to an official statement from Tokyo, Japan will send a disaster response team to help “meet humanitarian needs.”

Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered all departments to “immediately prepare to provide medical assistance” and join the rescue efforts.

Iran

On Monday, Tehran sent a plane to Damascus with 45 tons of various items, including blankets, tents, medicines and food, the Syrian news agency Sana reported.

Iraq

Two planes from Iraq landed in Damascus, each carrying 70 tons of food and medical supplies, Sana said. Baghdad has opened an air corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid and will send fuel to Syria tomorrow Wednesday.

Jordan

Amman will send medical supplies and a team of 99 rescuers and five doctors from the Royal Medical Service to Syria, according to the pro-government newspaper Aw Watan.