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Turkish president expected to visit earthquake hit zones on Friday
10 February 2023 11:39 GMT
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit two cities in the earthquake-hit southern region of the country on Friday, according to the semi state-owned Anadolu Agency media outlet.
Erdogan is expected to visit Adiyaman and Malatya.
On Wednesday, Erdogan visited the earthquake-devastated regions of southern Turkey where he delivered a speech in which he promised new housing within a year for those left homeless in affected provinces.
The Turkish president acknowledged shortcomings in Ankara's response on Wednesday, saying: "It's not possible to be ready for a disaster like this."
On Tuesday, the Turkish government declared a three-month state of emergency in 10 provinces impacted by the earthquake.