Türkiye reached out to France, and Macron could not remain indifferent.

Türkiye reached out to France, and Macron could not remain indifferent.

28.07.2026 11:21

French President Emmanuel Macron shared the message "Thank you Turkey" by quoting a post from Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı regarding Turkey sending two firefighting aircraft to support France in combating forest fires.

French President Emmanuel Macron thanked Turkey via social media for sending firefighting planes to combat the ongoing wildfires in his country.

"THANK YOU TURKEY"

Macron, quoting a post by Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announcing that two firefighting planes were dispatched upon President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's instruction following France's request for support, included the phrase "Thank you Turkey" in his message.

WE HAD SENT PLANES FOR FIRE INTERVENTION

Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, in his statement earlier today, noted that action was taken in line with France's request after previously providing support to Spain. Yumaklı stated that two firefighting planes were dispatched to France to contribute to the fight against wildfires.

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