U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveils more funding for the nation following the deadly quake
“The United States is here [for you]” – they’re the words of Antony Blinken, America’s Secretary of State, as he visited Turkey in the wake of the devastating earthquake.
More than 45,000 people have now died, with over a million more homeless.
On his visit, Blinken unveiled an additional $100 million in aid for the nation.
This brings Washington’s total financial assistance to $185 million.
The situation in Turkey remains dire, as emergency extract the dead from apartment ruins.
Reconstruction is expected to cost anywhere from $10 billion to $50 billion, but it could even soar up to $85 billion.
Over 8,000 buildings have been flattened and supply chain infrastructure, including major roads and a sea port, have been severely damaged.
The epicentre of the quake in southern Turkey is a manufacturing and maritime transport hub that is also home to thousands of war-hit Syrian refugees.
After flying over those areas hardest hit, Blinken says “It’s really hard to put into words” what he saw. #trending #featured
