AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): While expressing his condolences and sympathies with the Turkish government and nation, the President said, "Iran and Turkey are not only neighbours, but also friends and brothers, and the Iranian nation and government stand by the Turkish government and nation at this difficult time".
In a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday afternoon, Ayatollah Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi expressed his condolences and sympathies with the Turkish government and nation, and said, "Iran and Turkey are friends and brothers in addition to being neighbours, and the nation and government of Iran are by the side of the Turkish government and nation at this difficult time".
Announcing the readiness of Iran to meet the immediate relief needs of the Turkish side, the President expressed hope that with the efforts and measures of the Turkish government, the sufferings of the people of the country would be alleviated as soon as possible.
In this conversation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed gratitude for Ayatollah Raisi's goodwill and sympathy with the Turkish government and nation and said, "This is the biggest earthquake in the last 50 years in Turkey".
The President of Turkey also expressed hope that they can finish the initial relief measures as soon as possible.
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