Turkish agency helps 400 households in Libya

By Sumeyye Ozer

ANKARA

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) said on Wednesday it has sent 14 tons of food to 400 Libyan households.

A handing-over ceremony was held at the Turkish Embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli. It was attended by Turkey's Ambassador in Tripoli Ahmet Aydin Dogan and TIKA's head consultant Kamil Kolabas, the agency said in a statement.

Speaking at the event, Dogan said the Turkish government stands in solidarity with the Libyan people.

Kolabas said the food will be distributed to orphans and needy families in northwestern city of Yefren.

TIKA has spearheaded several education and health related projects in Libya.

In eastern Beyda city, it established an autistic centre with a capacity of nearly 1,000 children.

The construction of Misrate Physiotherapy Hospital was also facilitated by TIKA, following a 2011 visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.