Re: Armenia offers aid to Turkey after earthquake
Let's hope akhtamar pulled through this! It's just amazing these churches still stand today!
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Armenia offers aid to Turkey after earthquake
23.10.2011 22:24
The epicenter was 16 km northeast of Van.Armenia offers its assistance to Turkey following the 7.3 magnitude quake that struck the country earlier today.
Consultations chaired by Armenian Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan were held at the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia to discuss the preparedness of the rescue units.
Through UN cables Armenia has expressed its willingness and preparedness to send rescuers to Turkey.
Armenia provided aid to Turkey in 1999 and 2000.
Hundreds die as strong quake rocks eastern Turkey
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15421633
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