Greece extends helping hand for Bingol quake victims

Stating that the amount of the aid was not enough to meet the damage, the ambassador said that it was symbolic and proof of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Christides also mentioned that they also granted aid in the Tunceli earthquake and said that they were pleased that the aid was used to cover the damage.

Stating that Greece’s approach should be taken as a model, Sahin said, "Some 60 percent of house construction was completed. Greece’s aid was used for the construction in the previous earthquake in Tunceli. Now, the current aid will be used in the construction of houses in Bingol. We would like to deliver the houses to the owners before winter."

Stressing that friendship and cooperation between both countries would continue in every field, Sahin said, "Greece is an EU country. Turkey did what was necessary to practice the EU criteria and it will continue to do so. Turkey and Greece have common goals."

2004 Athens Olympics
Sahin mentioned that the 2004 Olympics would be held in Athens, adding that in case of any need, Turkey was ready to help Greece.

Meanwhile, the Greek ambassador supported Turkey to host the 2012 Olympics.