United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made important statements regarding the earthquakes in Istanbul. Guterres expressed full solidarity with the Turkish state and people during these difficult times.

President Erdoğan stated in his remarks about the earthquakes in Istanbul, "Fortunately, we have not had any casualties due to the earthquake." Erdoğan emphasized the steps taken to minimize the effects of the earthquake during meetings with AFAD.

MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli stressed that the number one agenda for Istanbul should be earthquakes. Bahçeli stated, "Urban transformation must be accelerated."

The United Nations also expressed concerns about the increasing violence and conflict in Syria. Guterres stated, "The bloodshed in Syria must be stopped immediately."

In these challenging times, the importance of international solidarity for both Turkey and Syria is once again highlighted. We are closely monitoring developments.