Massive earthquakes wreaked havoc in Türkiye resulting in a huge loss of lives and properties. Within 24 hrs of destruction, India launched ‘Operation Dost’ to extend assistance to quake-hit nation. India had sent 7 aircraft with specialised teams to Türkiye under ‘Operation Dost’. Relief materials as well as Indian Army, NDRF teams were sent for the rescue operation. Turkish Ambassador Firat Sunel said “Operation Dost showed friendship between India, Türkiye”. Turkiye FM Cavusoglu on Feb 28 arrived in Delhi to attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. FM Çavuşoğlu thanked India for its efforts to rescue Türkiye from the dire situation.