Turkish VP tells Lebanese: 'We are a family'

Turkey's Vice President Fuat Oktay and Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu offered messs of solidarity to a Turkish neighborhood in Beirut on Saturday, in wake of Tuesday's massive explosion in Lebanese capital.

Residents showed ir support by chanting pro-Turkey slogans.

"We have a request for all you you. Be united. Be toger. Be strong," Oktay said in his dress to residents. "We are a family."

Cavusoglu anunced that by order of President Erdogan, Turkey would grant citizenship to Turkish descendents living in Leban as well as Turkmens, an ethnic group with close historical ties.

Earlier Saturday, Turkey anunced it will offer Leban use of one of its Mediterranean ports while Beirut's harbour, site of blast, is out of action.

Oktay said Ankara would help Leban rebuild Beirut's port and send ambulance planes to evacuate some of wounded for treatment in Turkish hospitals.

He ded that y h alrey sent a search and rescue team, field hospitals, medical teams and food donations to Middle Eastern country.