Balkans | Those who lost their lives in the earthquakes that were the epicenter of Kahramanmaraş in Germany were commemorated

In Berlin, the capital of Germany, those who lost their lives in the earthquakes that were the epicenter of Kahramanmaraş are commemorated.

The Turkish German Community (TGD) and the German-Syrian Aid Associations organized a memorial event in front of the historic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

The event was attended by Germans as well as Turks and Syrians in the country.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier also attended the ceremony and delivered a speech.

And Steinmeier pointed out that the earthquakes occurred two weeks ago, and the news from the destroyed cities surprised us. Pictures are engraved in our memory. disaster of a century. Many people live here in our country who have lost their relatives and friends. We gather in Berlin this evening to commemorate those who lost their lives in this devastating catastrophe,” he said.

His heart is with the survivors in the disaster area, Steinmeier said, “We see your pain and distress. We hear your calls for help. We will not leave you alone.” Use the phrase.

Addressing those living in Germany with relatives in Turkey and Syria, Steinmeier said, “Many people in our country share your sorrows and concerns. Your pain is our pain.” He said.

Noting that a wave of benevolence has also been seen in Germany, Steinmeier thanked everyone for the assistance his country provided to the quake zone.

Steinmeier called on the Assad regime in Syria, saying: “Let aid workers do their life-saving work. No one has the right to impede humanitarian aid.” Use the phrase.

Asking for continued aid and solidarity, Steinmeier said, “We are here to show all the people affected by the disaster that we stand by them and will stay with them. We are always with you.” He rated it.

Jörg Egger, a member of the German Federal Technical Assistance Agency (THW), who was involved in the search and rescue effort in Turkey, shared his impressions of the earthquake area.

Egger said, “Each mission has its own difficulty. I’ve been abroad for many years. But I’ve never seen such destruction. We know about damage to buildings after an earthquake. These were prepared in education. But the massive destruction was extraordinary.” . He said.

Noting that they encountered not only pain and grief but also extraordinary hospitality, friendship and understanding, Egger said, “I speak Turkish. But one sentence will always remind me of this task; ‘How are you, my friend?’” This phrase means hope and friendship to me in a time of terrible disaster. Use phrases.

A minute’s silence was observed at the commemoration ceremony, and appeals were made to help the earthquake victims.

AA