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  Updated: 06/05/2015

Türkiye joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Türkiye joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Türkiye has joined the European framework for cooperation in disaster management and emergency response. Today Dr. Fuat Oktay, President of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority of Türkiye, signed the agreement on Türkiye's participation in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism together with Christos Stylianides, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management. 

"Türkiye will be a valuable partner in our common goal to prepare better for disasters and to respond jointly and effectively when a crisis strikes", said Commissioner Stylianides. "In a world increasingly prone to disasters, we need to act together, each contributing its expertise, capabilities and experience. This is what the Civil Protection Mechanism is about," he added.

Türkiye will have access to cooperation opportunities, including joint civil protection trainings and exercises, disaster prevention and preparedness projects, direct communication among European civil protection authorities during emergencies, coordinated European relief operations, EU transport co-funding, sharing of best practices and more. Türkiye will contribute with its own initiatives and expertise.

Source: EU Press Office



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