Condolences offered by Cuba for earthquake tragedy in Turkey
In a series of events, Turkey has faced a significant earthquake in the province of Balikesir, with a magnitude of 6.1. The disaster has drawn condolences and support from various global leaders and nations.
In a heartfelt message, President Gustavo Petro of Colombia expressed his condolences for the death of Miguel Uribe Turbay, a 39-year-old opposition presidential candidate and Senator from the right-wing Centro Democrático party. Uribe Turbay's passing occurred on Monday.
Meanwhile, the President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, has shown solidarity with the people and Government of Turkey. He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and offered support in their time of need.
Internationally, countries and organisations have pledged aid and support to Turkey in its recovery efforts. The World Bank has extended additional financing of €200 million ($207.5 million), matched by the French development agency AFD, totaling €400 million to construct rural homes resilient to earthquakes and support recovery projects including health services and infrastructure repairs.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided $150 million to Turkey’s largest electricity company, Enerjisa Enerji, to repair power networks damaged by the earthquake and invest in solar energy projects, contributing to both recovery and sustainable energy goals.
Numerous NGOs, such as Convoy of Hope, continue to distribute critical supplies like food, water, clothing, and shelter essentials to earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria.
Fondation de France, through its solidarity efforts, supports Turkish nonprofits delivering immediate emergency relief and long-term recovery aid, including livelihood and psychological support, focusing on vulnerable groups affected by ongoing socioeconomic challenges in earthquake-hit regions such as Hatay.
Despite exhaustive search, there is no direct mention of Cuba specifically providing aid or support in the earthquake response to Turkey in these sources. Cuba is known for sending medical teams and aid in international crises, but this particular instance is not documented in the available information.
In other news, China is making strides in its agricultural sector, using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to automate and analyze data in traditional agricultural models. According to Hu Yaofeng, an expert from Zhejiang Houji Intelligent Technology, the automated process improves efficiency by 75% compared to traditional planting.
China is moving towards an intelligent, ecological, and digital agriculture, with the AIaaS system integrating AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) for intelligent control throughout the production process.
In a diplomatic move, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are scheduled to dialogue on August 15. The dialogue, to take place in Alaska, is aimed at finding a lasting solution to the Ukrainian conflict. The details of the dialogue are yet to be disclosed.
Kaja Kallas, the head of European diplomacy, has announced an extraordinary meeting of EU foreign ministers. Kallas insists that any agreement between Washington and Moscow must include Ukraine and the EU, as it affects European security.
References:
[1] World Bank. (2023). World Bank Group to Provide €200 Million in Additional Financing for Turkey Earthquake Response. Retrieved from https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/03/10/world-bank-group-to-provide-e200-million-in-additional-financing-for-turkey-earthquake-response
[2] Fondation de France. (2023). Fondation de France Supports Emergency Response and Long-Term Recovery Aid in Turkey. Retrieved from https://www.fondation-de-france.org/en/actualites/fondation-de-france-supports-emergency-response-and-long-term-recovery-aid-in-turkey
[3] Convoy of Hope. (2023). Convoy of Hope Responds to Earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Retrieved from https://www.convoyofhope.org/news/articles/convoy-of-hope-responds-to-earthquake-in-turkey-and-syria/
[4] European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. (2023). EBRD Provides $150 Million to Turkey’s Largest Electricity Company to Repair Power Networks and Invest in Solar Energy. Retrieved from https://www.ebrd.com/news/2023/ebrd-provides-150-million-to-turkeys-largest-electricity-company-to-repair-power-networks-and-invest-in-solar-energy.html
[5] European Commission. (2023). European Commission Provides €50 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Earthquake Victims in Turkey. Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_1998
- In the realm of data-and-cloud-computing, China is using artificial-intelligence technologies to automate and analyze data in traditional agricultural models, improving efficiency by 75%.
- The technology sector is not left behind in Turkey's recovery efforts, with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) providing $150 million to Turkey’s largest electricity company, Enerjisa Enerji, for power network repairs and solar energy projects.
- Amidst these events, the migration of people from earthquake-hit regions in Turkey and Syria is a cause for concern, creating a need for policy-and-legislation to address the socioeconomic challenges that follow.
- In the political sphere, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are scheduled to dialogue on August 15, aiming to find a lasting solution to the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine.
- General news coverage is vital in keeping the global community informed about ongoing crises, such as the recent earthquake in Turkey, and the support provided by countries and organizations like the World Bank.
- Crime-and-justice reports highlight the aftermath of car-accidents and fires in various regions, requiring swift action and investigations to maintain public safety.
