Published October 01,2023
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World leaders expressed solidarity with Türkiye and condemned a terror assault foiled by safety forces within the capital Ankara on Sunday morning, through which two law enforcement officials acquired minor accidents.
At 9.30 a.m. native time (0630 GMT), one of many two terrorists blew himself up in entrance of the General Directorate of Security within the metropolis.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama “strongly” condemned the phobia assault, saying “it should help many in Europe to better understand and support Türkiye in its fight against terrorism.”
Albanian Foreign Ministry and Foreign Minister Igli Hasani additionally condemned the phobia assault, expressing full solidarity with Türkiye.
“Saddened to hear about the terrorist attacks in Ankara, Türkiye, but relieved to learn that the intended damage was largely averted by Turkish institutions,” mentioned Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
The Kosovar Foreign Ministry additionally condemned the phobia assault, saying it stands “in full solidarity with Türkiye and reject any form of terrorist violence.”
Sweden strongly condemns the terrorist assault, pledging long-term cooperation with Türkiye in combatting terrorism and wishing the injured a fast and full restoration.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson mentioned his nation “strongly” condemns the phobia assault.
“We reaffirm our commitment to long-term cooperation with Türkiye in combatting terrorism and wish for quick and full recovery of the ones injured,” he added.
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said that the nation “stands firm in its long-term commitment and partnership” with Türkiye in combating all types of terrorism.
“Shocked by the terrorist attack in Ankara, Türkiye, this morning. Strongly condemn this cowardly attempt to inflict injury and death upon the Turkish people,” European Council President Charles Michel mentioned on X.
He additionally expressed solidarity with the victims, their households, and Türkiye.
The EU has condemned the terrorist assault and expressed solidarity with Türkiye, in addition to wishing the injured a speedy restoration, EU overseas coverage chief Josep Borrell mentioned on X.
“We support Türkiye in its fight against terrorism,” famous Oliver Varhelyi, EU commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, wishing restoration for injured officers.
Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, head of the EU delegation in Türkiye, additionally condemned the assault and wished the wounded law enforcement officials a speedy restoration.
“I am following the developments in Ankara very carefully. The Italian government strongly condemns all forms of terrorism,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani mentioned on X, including that Italy stands in full solidarity with Türkiye.
Nacho Sanchez Amor, a Spanish politician and European Parliament member, was amongst those that condemned the terrorist assault.
“Appalled by the terrorist attack in Ankara today … We condemn all forms of terrorism and stand firmly in support of our friend and ally Türkiye in its fight against it,” British Ambassador to Türkiye Jill Morris mentioned in a publish on X.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry additionally issued a press release condemning the assault.
In a press release, the ministry expressed full solidarity with the Turkish folks and authorities, wishing all injured a speedy restoration.
It reiterated Egypt’s rejection of all types of terrorism and violence that jeopardize stability and intimidate residents.
Islamabad has condemned the “heinous” terrorist assault, saying “Pakistan stands resolutely with our Turkish brethren in their fight against the menace of terrorism,” the nation’s embassy in Ankara said on X.
Caretaker Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar additionally mentioned in a separate assertion on X: “I have no doubt that under the dynamic leadership of my brother (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan, the resolute Turkish nation will emerge ever stronger from this challenge.”
The US Embassy in Ankara additionally issued a press release on X, saying Washington “offer our condolences to those injured and wish them a speedy recovery. We stand in solidarity with Türkiye against terrorism.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr