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North Macedonia President meets Turkish Red Crescent President
North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova met with Fatma Meriç Yilmaz, President of the Turkish Red Crescent and member of the Presidential Council of Turkey. The meeting, which included Liljana Ristevska, President of the Red Cross of North Macedonia, focused on strengthening humanitarian cooperation between the two nations.
Siljanovska-Davkova highlighted that the partnership between the two Red Cross organizations, established in 1995, is a key factor in fostering friendly relations between North Macedonia and Turkey. She emphasized the need for increased international solidarity and a shift from reactive crisis response to preventive action through regional cooperation and knowledge sharing.
Yilmaz discussed the Turkish Red Crescent’s international network and its ongoing support for North Macedonia through various programs, donations, and training. She noted that current humanitarian efforts are prioritizing citizens over the age of 65. The meeting also recalled historical mutual aid, including Turkish assistance to Skopje following the 1963 earthquake and North Macedonian aid to Turkey after the 2023 earthquake.
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Fatma Meriç Yilmaz · Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova · North Macedonia · Red Cross of North Macedonia · Turkish Red Crescent
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- [● 3 SOURCES] North Macedonia provided mutual aid to Turkish citizens following the 2023 earthquake. ts.mk · lideri.mk · tetovasot.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turkey provided aid to citizens of Skopje following the 1963 earthquake. ts.mk · lideri.mk · tetovasot.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cooperation between the Red Cross and the Turkish Red Crescent was established in 1995. ts.mk · lideri.mk · tetovasot.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Turkish Red Crescent is currently focusing humanitarian activities on people over 65 years old. ts.mk · lideri.mk · tetovasot.com