[PIO] The Deputy Government Spokesperson received a cheque to help the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Deputy Government Spokesperson Mrs. Doxa Komodromou received today, at the Presidential Palace, a cheque for 86 thousand euros from the Pancyprian Volunteer Council to help the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

Receiving the cheque, Mrs. Komodromou said, among other things, that "we have witnessed the tragedy that struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. Cyprus did not stand by and with feelings of solidarity responded to the suffering peoples.

The Council recognizing the huge humanitarian crisis with thousands of dead, injured and homeless people made the call and the collection took place.

We sincerely thank the Council for its initiative, in cooperation with the Office of the Citizens' Commissioner then and the State Authorities. We receive a cheque for 86 thousand euros for the relief of those affected and express our thanks for this act of humanity.

Such tragedies call for all possible assistance from everywhere."

(PM)
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