Turkey Rejects Cyprus Offer For Aid After Initial Consent - Cypriot Foreign Ministry

 Turkey has eventually "kindly" refused Cyprus' assistance in rescue operations in the quake-hit regions despite initially accepting the proposal, the Cypriot Foreign Ministry said.
"Despite initial acceptance of our offer to assist in rescue efforts, Turkiye has 'kindly declined' Cyprus offer to deploy a Search & Rescue team on the ground," the Cypriot Foreign Ministry said, adding that the "offer still stands."

The ministry added it was "proud and grateful" for the Cypriot civil protection rescuers, "always ready to save lives everywhere."