tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications about Turkey and Syria earthquakes: UK government response 2023-03-23T17:10:40+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-must-work-to-address-the-fundamental-political-issues-behind-the-syrian-conflict-uk-statement-at-the-security-council 2023-03-23T17:10:40+00:00 We must work to address the fundamental political issues behind the Syrian conflict: UK Statement at the Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Syria tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-occasion-of-the-12th-anniversary-of-the-syrian-uprising 2023-03-16T17:00:00+00:00 Twelfth anniversary of the Syrian uprising: joint statement The UK, US, France and Germany have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the 12-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-development-minister-visits-turkey-syria-earthquake-response 2023-02-19T15:15:00+00:00 UK development minister visits Turkey-Syria earthquake response UK Development Minister Andrew Mitchell visited southern Turkey on Sunday 19 February to see the response to the earthquakes first-hand. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministry-of-defence-provides-specialist-assistance-to-turkey 2023-02-16T17:51:00+00:00 Ministry of Defence provides specialist assistance to Turkey 100 UK Defence medical specialists are supporting Turkey in the wake of the earthquake. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-support-will-help-provide-emergency-education-to-20-million-children-in-crisis 2023-02-16T00:15:00+00:00 New UK support will help provide emergency education to 20 million children in crisis New UK funding for Education Cannot Wait (ECW) will provide safe learning spaces, teaching materials and support for world's most vulnerable children. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-commits-major-new-aid-package-to-turkey-syria-earthquake-response 2023-02-15T19:37:14+00:00 UK commits major new aid package to Turkey-Syria earthquake response The UK is committing a further package of support to address urgent humanitarian needs in Turkey and Syria. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-takes-steps-to-further-facilitate-aid-flow-into-syria 2023-02-15T17:12:00+00:00 UK takes steps to further facilitate aid flow into Syria This will make it easier for aid agencies to operate and facilitate earthquake relief efforts in Syria, without breaching sanctions that target Assad’s regime. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-uk-sends-world-class-team-of-uk-medics-to-turkey-to-provide-vital-emergency-treatment 2023-02-15T10:29:00+00:00 UK sends world-class team of medics to Turkey to provide vital emergency treatment The UK government has sent a team of medical personnel to Turkey to support the earthquake emergency response. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/turkey-and-syria-earthquakes-what-you-can-do-to-help 2023-02-13T16:31:57+00:00 Turkey and Syria earthquakes: what you can do to help Major earthquakes hit south-east Turkey and the north-west region of Syria on 6 February 2023. Here is how you can help. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-sending-medical-aid-and-specialist-equipment-to-earthquake-hit-turkey 2023-02-09T20:22:00+00:00 UK sending medical aid and specialist equipment to earthquake-hit Turkey Support will include a field hospital and C130 Hercules critical care air support team. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/additional-funding-to-the-white-helmets-search-rescue-efforts 2023-02-09T16:37:00+00:00 UK commits to additional funding to the White Helmets to support search and rescue efforts in Syria Given the difficulties in accessing earthquake-affected areas in north-west Syria the UK will provide additional funding for major search and rescue operations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-sends-life-saving-support-to-earthquake-hit-turkey-and-syria 2023-02-08T16:54:02+00:00 UK sends life saving support to earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria The UK will provide vital items such as tents and blankets to help survivors cope with the freezing conditions, as part of its immediate response to the crisis. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-call-with-president-erdogan-of-turkiye-7-february-2023 2023-02-07T19:46:00+00:00 PM call with President Erdogan of Türkiye: 7 February 2023 The Prime Minister spoke to Turkish President Erdogan today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plane-carrying-uk-search-and-rescue-team-arrives-in-turkey 2023-02-07T18:22:00+00:00 Plane carrying UK search and rescue team arrives in Turkey A plane carrying 77 UK search and rescue specialists, equipment and 4 search dogs, has arrived in Gaziantep, Turkey, to support the earthquake response. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-responds-to-turkiyes-request-for-assistance-with-immediate-deployment-of-search-rescue-and-medical-teams-following-earthquakes 2023-02-06T13:04:00+00:00 UK responds to Turkey's request for assistance with immediate deployment of search & rescue and medical teams following earthquakes The UK will immediately deploy emergency response teams to Turkey to assist rescue efforts.