President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shared an uplifting message to the Bulgarian people in response to the fires in Bulgaria.
Responding to a social media post by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, Erdogan thanked Turkey for the support given to put out the fires in the country’s Svilengrad region.
In a post on his social media accounts, President Erdogan quoted the Bulgarian side’s message, saying: “Dear compatriots, fighting forest fires is a humanitarian responsibility for all of us. Turkey will remain united with our friends even in difficult times. On behalf of myself and my country, I offer my best wishes and greetings to the Bulgarian people,” he said.
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Bulgaria on fire
On July 13, a fire broke out in the Svilengrad region of Bulgaria, six kilometers from the Turkish border.
Over the course of two days, the fires spread south to Muradinovo and Mihalychy, reducing tens of thousands of hectares of forest and farmland in the region to ashes.
Turkiye also assisted in the firefighting efforts.
Bulgaria’s fire brigade and civil defense officials reported more than 200 fires across the country in recent days.
