President Erdoğan Expresses Condolences

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in his statement has said, ““I hope the Ataturk Airport attack will serve as a turning point in the world, particularly for the Western countries, for a joint struggle against terror organizations”.

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President Erdoğan issuing a written statement following the offensive on Atatürk Airport has expressed his condolences to those killed in the attack.

“The attack, which took place during the holy month of Ramadan, shows that terrorism strikes with no regard for faith and values. Nor do terrorists distinguish between their victims.

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“It is obvious that this attack does not aim to attain any results but merely aims to produce propaganda material against our country by shedding the blood of and causing pain for innocent civilians. We urge governments, parliaments, media and civil society organizations around the world, especially in Western countries, to take a firm stand against terrorism.

“However, I would like to remind that today's attack targeted not only 79 million Turkish citizens but also 7.5 billion human beings around the world. Due to the treacherous nature of terrorism, the bombs that exploded in Istanbul today could have gone off at any airport in any city around the world. “I hope the Ataturk Airport attack will serve as a turning point in the world, particularly for the Western countries, for a joint struggle against terror organizations”. (NV/TK)