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- 10.10.2023 11:08:00
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Today, October 10, Uzbekistan sent humanitarian aid to the people of neighboring Afghanistan, who were affected by the earthquake. At the same time held in Herat Kun.uz according to its correspondent, the aid, consisting of food, palatkas and medical supplies, was delivered in the largest cargo aircraft-Boeing – 747. Mavlovy Sharofiddin Muslim, the representative of the hosts, noted that these assistance given on test days will never be forgotten by the Afghan people. The help sent by the Uzbek side includes food products: flour, wheat, oil, pasta, meat products, rice, sugar; there are tents and fireplaces, as well as all the necessary means for primary care. Humanitarian aid was delivered under the leadership of Ismatilla Irgashev, the president of Uzbekistan's special representative for Afghanistan. The event was also attended by media representatives. The delegation of Uzbekistan was welcomed by Mavlaviy Sharofiddin Muslim, chairman of the commission for the elimination of the consequences of the earthquake, Ahmadullo Muttaqiy, deputy chairman, and Abdul Sattor Gurvollar, Deputy Minister of Transport and civil aviation.
"Uzbekistan is a brother country that has always been one of the first to reach out to us. I myself have repeatedly participated in the distribution among our oppressed people, receiving support from your country. We express our deep gratitude to the president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his people on behalf of the government and people of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. You will always stand by us on the days of the ordeal sent by God as our best neighbor. This will never be forgotten by our people,” Mavlavy Sharofiddin quotes Kun.uz reporter.
Abdul Sattor Gurwal Kun.uz according to his Correspondent, A government commission is working to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake. Also, first of all, help is provided for patients and those whose home has been demolished. To date, humanitarian aid has arrived in Afghanistan from the UAE, as well as aid from Turkey. Some reports suggest that kura, whose death toll from a major earthquake exceeded 2,400, may increase even more as casualties continue to fall under the wreckage. Also, more than 600 houses were destroyed or partially damaged in more than 10 small settlements. More than 10,000 people were injured to varying degrees.