Turkey has not applied officially to Armenia for disaster aid

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 26, ARMENPRESS:

Turkish "Ankara" agency informed that the official Ankara has instructed the corresponding state bodies to apply to those countries that have expressed readiness of assistance earlier. The agency noted that Turkey has asked assistance from Armenia as well. An official from the RA Emergency Situations Ministry told Armenpress that Turkey has not yet officially applied to Armenia with the request of assistance.

Armenia was one of the countries that offered its assistance for the elimination of the consequences of the destructive earthquake that hit Turkey October 23. Turkey refused the help saying it will apply in case of necessity.