Syria Signs Emergency Response Agreement With Turkish Relief Group IHH

Syria's Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management signed a memorandum of understanding with Türkiye's Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) on October 13, 2026, in Damascus. SANA reported that the agreement establishes a framework for joint operations in search and rescue, emergency medical response, training, and community awareness across Syria. [1]

Under the agreement, all emergency response and civil defense activities will adhere to the principles of humanity, neutrality, and independence while complying with Syrian laws. SANA reported that the ministry will oversee the coordination of emergency efforts conducted under this framework. [1]

The IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation is a major Turkish non-governmental organization that operates globally to provide humanitarian relief, development assistance, and disaster response. [2]

The signing took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management in Damascus as part of ongoing efforts to bolster civil defense capabilities. [1]