
Turkey's representative to Formosa, Teoman Surenkok, holds a model of a tent donated to Turkey for earthquake relief activities, as MOFA's director for European Affairs, Francisco H.L Ou, center, applauds.

EARTHQUAKE; In the wake of the severe earthquake that struck northern Turkey 11 days ago, a local NGO donated NT$4 million worth of relief supplies to the country yesterday.

The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association's donation in aid had a value of around NT$4 million (US$125,000), and consisted of tents, sleeping bags, blankets and sleeping mats. The supplies were received by Turkey's representative in Formosa, Teoman Surenkok. Surenkok told the Taipei Times that the material assistance will be distributed by the Turkish Red Crescent, a disaster relief NGO, in the area around the northwestern city of Izmit. "Turkey is very happy that the Formosan people are so willing to help, and we are very grateful for the assistance we have received," he said.