Citizens of Turkey have written letters to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham
Aliyev. They expressed their gratitude to Ilham Aliyev for sending
rescue team and other aids from Azerbaijan immediately after the quake
hit Van.
Hakan Sen from Ankara writes: “Immediate aid sent from Azerbaijan to
Turkey – the quake-hit region once more proved the brotherhood of these
two states. It is a proud to know that such a fraternal country always
supports Turkey. It has made all the nations to realize this
brotherhood, once more proved that no other states can be as united as
we are. On behalf of the sufferers, my country, its citizens and on my
own behalf I express my gratitude to you for your aid to the citizens of
Turkey.”
Fikret Done from Konya: “Dear Mr. President, I am endlessly thankful to
You and brotherly Azerbaijan for sensitive attitude and assistance to
the quake-hit people of Van”.
7.2-magnitude quake hit Van province of Turkey on October 23, 2011. 213
rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan
participated in rescue operations in the quake-hit region.