The Basque LAB trade union sends solidarity with earthquake victims.

In a statement, Garbiñe Aranburu, General Coordinator, Igor Arroyo, General Coordinator, and Koldo Sáenz, International Relations said: "LAB trade union sent its most sincere condolences and a strong solidarity embrace to the people of Kurdistan, Turkey and Syria due to the devastating earthquake they have suffered during the last hours.

The magnitude of the tragedy stirs our consciences and turns today our thoughts to the countries that are suffering the consequences of the fatal earthquake."

The statement continued: "The Basque Country is a nation of solidarity that reveals itself in the face of adversity and extends its hand to those in need, and today those in need of our support and solidarity are the Kurdish, Turkish and Syrian people.

Solidarity is a two-way act, and our country is also accustomed to receiving solidarity when we have had to face adversity. Today it is time to show solidarity with other countries, and as we have always done, LAB trade union will be where it should be and where it is needed."

The statement added: "Unfortunately there is not much more to say on a day like this, but we would just like to add LAB's commitment to help and contribute to whatever is necessary. Days like today are more days of doing than of saying, and for our part, we can only reaffirm our solidarity and support, and, of course, our commitment to face the magnitude of the tragedy. Our hearts  are with you."