Presidency of the Republic of Turkey

02/03/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/03/2024 10:34

“Our aim is to revive all our quake-victim cities”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Hatay Training and Research Hospital and İskenderun Public Hospital, President Erdoğan said: "Our aim is to revive as soon as possible all our quake-victim cities, Hatay in particular. We endeavor to swiftly heal the wounds caused by the earthquakes in the hearts of our citizens and cities."

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of Hatay Training and Research Hospital and İskenderun Public Hospital.

Reminding that they have delivered a total of 7,275 post-quake houses to their rightful owners early in the day, President Erdoğan said: "The construction of the post-quake houses is continuing all across our city. We have deployed virtually the entire capacity of our state to the earthquake zone. Although we encounter various setbacks and difficulties, we never deviate from our goal. Our aim is to revive as soon as possible all our quake-victim cities, Hatay in particular. We endeavor to swiftly heal the wounds caused by the earthquakes in the hearts of our citizens and cities."

"Just as we overcame the first stage of the earthquakes with the solidarity of the century, we will inshallah manage the period we are going through with the unity of the century. We as the nation have stood up many challenges throughout history. We have made many success stories despite all kinds of poverties and impossibilities. We, with Allah's permission, will join forces and succeed in overcoming this trying period as well. I have no doubt about it. Türkiye, with its state and nation, has more than enough capacity to achieve it. As is seen, today we are feeling the pleasure of putting into service the two important healthcare investments in Hatay," President Erdoğan noted.