The Taiwanese team, who took part in the search and rescue operations in Türkiye following the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, was welcomed home with a special ceremony at Taoyuan International Airport. Applause from the public filled the air as the members of the 130-person team arrived. Interior Minister Lin Yu Chan, Taipei Trade Office Representative Muhammed Berdibek, and Turkish Airlines officials were all present to honor the team and their efforts.
Minister Lin Yu Chan praised the team, saying that they performed excellently in the earthquake zone, earning the respect and admiration of both Turkish and international media. Representative Berdibek presented flowers to the team leaders as a sign of appreciation from the Turkish people and reminded the public of Taiwan’s generous donations of 200,000 and 2 million dollars to Türkiye on the first day of the disaster.