President Barzani marks 2023 quake, reaffirms ties with Turkiye
Shafaq News- Erbil
On Friday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani commemorated the third anniversary of the 2023 earthquake in Turkiye, expressing solidarity with the victims and all those affected by the disaster.
In a post on X, Barzani commended Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government for “their leadership and dedication to the reconstruction of the affected areas.”
On the third anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye, we stand in solidarity with the victims and all those affected by the tragic disaster. I commend President @RTErdogan and his government for their leadership and dedication to the reconstruction of the affected…
— Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) February 6, 2026
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkiye and northern Syria on February 6, 2023, with UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) assessments estimating more than 50,000 people killed in both countries, and millions forced from their homes.
🕯️ 3 years ago today, on 6 Feb 2023, devastating earthquakes struck Türkiye & Syria, taking 50,000+ lives. Here's how we can honour the memory of earthquake victims:Safer buildings. Stronger communities. A safer future. ➡️ https://t.co/gXU15EUBAt #BuildingResilience pic.twitter.com/R0UZRaRS08
— UNDRR (@UNDRR) February 6, 2026
