Oman sends relief supplies to earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria

Muscat: In compliance with the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultanate of Oman today began operating an airbridge to transport relief aid and medical supplies to earthquake-hit areas in Syria and Turkey.

The move, which seeks to alleviate the suffering of brethren there, stems from Oman’s keenness on performing its humanitarian duty.

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority also dispatched a search and rescue team to participate in global operations in southern Turkey. The team left today onboard a Royal Air Force of Oman aircraft.

Since the moment Turkish authorities declared earthquake, Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority joined hands with the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), which affirmed the full mobilisation of its force to participate in rescue operations in earthquake-hit areas.