This is an entry from: Turkey-Syria earthquake: As it happened
Biden speaks with Turkey's Erdogan
6 February 2023 23:50 GMT
US President Joe Biden spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday to offer condolences and reaffirm Washington's readiness to assist in rescue efforts after two huge earthquakes killed thousands across southern Turkey and northwest Syria.
In a White House statement, Biden "noted that U.S. teams are deploying quickly to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and coordinate other assistance that may be required by people affected by the earthquakes, including health services or basic relief items".
The US has sent multiple teams over to Turkey to assist in rescue and aid efforts.
The White House has said in another statement that "U.S.-supported humanitarian partners are also responding to the destruction in Syria".