Turkish FM thanks Iranian govt., nation for quake aid

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has shown his gratitude to the Iranian government and nation for the generous support to the country in the wake of a massive earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people and left many more in need of shelter and aid.

Cavusoglu paid a visit to the field hospital set up by the Iranian Army in the hard-hit southeastern Turkish city of Adiyaman, which is providing medical treatment and various services to the quake victims.

During the meeting, Cavusoglu met with the head of the Health and Medical Department of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Dr. Habib Sadr, and was briefed about the activities and services of the Iranian medical facility.

The Turkish foreign minister appreciated Iran's humanitarian assistance to the earthquake victims, and wished the government and the people of Iran health and success.

The Iranian Army’s hospital has various departments, including emergency, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy and surgery. It is staffed by 12 physicians, 63 nurses as well as emergency, surgery, laboratory and radiology specialists.

At least 40,642 people were killed by the strong earthquake that jolted southern Turkey on February 6, the latest official data showed.

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