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The operation, conducted with the support of France as a Team Europe initiative, will deliver humanitarian support in the form of medical and nutritional supplies along with a range of other emergency items, in collaboration with UNICEF and other humanitarian partners.

In the aftermath of one of the strongest earthquakes in the history of the region, a large number of people have lost their homes and livelihoods, who are therefore in need of emergency assistance.

At the event, he will outline the Union’s strategy in preparing for and responding to crises and strengthening resilience.

The funding, announced by Commissioner Janez Lenarčič during the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, will provide the most vulnerable with life-saving assistance.

To improve the EU preparedness and response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, the Commission is building strategic reserves of response capacities through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA).

In the aftermath of the earthquakes that rocked both Syria and Türkiye, the humanitarian needs on the ground have significantly increased. People have lost their homes and there is a lack of access to basic needs due to immense destruction.

The EU has announced today the release of €11 million in humanitarian aid for Central America and Mexico on the occasion of the “High-level Solidarity Roundtable in support of the 2023 Northern Central America Humanitarian Response Plans”, which took place in Geneva.

Following the devastating earthquake affecting both Syria and Türkiye last week, the EU continues to work on all fronts to channel emergency assistance to both countries.

Following a request for assistance by Chile, France, Portugal and Spain are deploying more than 250 firefighters, coordination experts, and medical personnel to the most affected areas via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.