Turkey/Syria quake: Italy expresses solidarity, sends help

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 6 - Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity on Monday for the people affected by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and northwester Syria overnight, killing hundreds.
    "Constantly updated by Civil Protection Department, Premier Giorgia Meloni is following the developments regarding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey, on the border with Syria," the Italian government said in a statement.
    "She expresses her closeness and solidarity with the affected peoples".
    Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that he had spoken with his Turkish counterpart Mavlut Cavusoglu to express Italy's support and offer the help of the Italian Civil Protection Department. (ANSA).