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Australia promises aid to Türkiye and Syria

15 February 2023 12:07 (UTC +04:00)

Australia will send an additional $8 million in aid to Türkiye and Syria, taking its total contribution to the earthquake-hit countries to $18 million, APA reports citing ABCnews.

In a statement, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy said the funding would provide lifesaving assistance, focusing on "protecting those made most vulnerable" as well as supporting ongoing search-and-rescue efforts.

An additional $4.5 million will go to Türkiye, including $2 million to Australian NGOs through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership.

In Syria, $3.5 million will be provided to the United Nations Population Fund to deliver maternal and child health services and protect women and girls without safe housing.