President Meloni’s statement on the work of Italian firefighters in Türkiye

“At present, based on the information available, the USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) teams of Italian firefighters in Türkiye have managed to save two young people in two separate rescue operations in Antioch, and are working to save others. I wish to send encouragement and heartfelt thanks to our altruistic compatriots who are bringing real help to the people affected by this apocalyptic earthquake, with their specific expertise in urban search and rescue operations”.

[Courtesy translation]