Turkish FM Cavusoglu says government authorises the transfer of ventilators to Spain, rejects accusations over confiscating medical equipment amid the coronavirus outbreak
Cavusoglu said a total of 94 countries requested medical equipment and items from Turkey in a bid to battle the virus, and it was not possible to meet the needs of all as the country itself needed such equipment.
Turkish top diplomat accused some private medical companies of seeking to make more money, without giving names, and making agreements with different actors without informing relevant Turkish authorities. “We have authorised [export of] 116 ventilators to Spain following the instructions of the Health Ministry, and they will be sent to Spain in the coming days,” he said, adding Turkey is an ally of Spain.
Covid-19 has so far claimed 156 Turkish citizens living abroad, and Turkey repatriated tens of thousands of Turkish nationals as part of the government's protective approach towards its people, Cavusoglu said.
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