Colombia thanks Türkiye for humanitarian aid after earthquake

Colombia on Friday thanked Türkiye for sending humanitarian aid to support communities affected by the earthquake.

“We received the humanitarian aid sent by Türkiye to support the communities affected by the earthquake,” Colombia’s Foreign Ministry said in a post on US social media company X.

The ministry said the shipment included more than 1 metric ton (2,205 pounds) of food, over 900 blankets and 450 kg (992 lb) of medicine.

“We thank the government and people of Türkiye for their support and commitment to Colombia,” it said.

“Cooperation from our international partners continues to arrive in our country,” the ministry added.