Erdoğan on Paris attack at G20
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has made opening speech of study session titled “Global Economy, Growth Strategies, Employment and Investment Strategies” held within the scope of G20 Leaders summit in Antalya.
A moment of silence
Erdoğan conveying his condolences to President of France for the attacks in Paris, called for a moment of silence for those who lost their lives in terror attacks in Ankara and Paris.
Attacks
President Erdoğan stating that the relation between economy and security with respect to the attack in France cannot be overlooked, emphasized that economy, which is the major area of G20 interest, is not independent from political, social, and cultural issues, especially from human life.
He said that the attacks Turkey faced in the past 4 months, attacks in Paris and Syrian crisis are a clear proof to that.
“These developments manifest that terrorism persists to threaten peace and security of all of us. We as Turkey believe that our determination to empower the cooperation to fight against terror should be expressed more powerfully”.
What happened in France?
Armed and bombed attacks took place in at least seven different locations in French capital Paris on Friday. The next morning, President Hollande announced eight attackers were killed, and at least 127 civilians lost their lives.
According to news agencies, the death toll exceeds 150. Armed attackers took many people hostage in Bataclan concert hall. It was stated that attackers killed 118 people during the rescue operation launched by police.
Explosions during the game
Three separate attacks occurred near Stade de France when friendly game for Euro 2016 between France and Germany was being played. One of the explosions reportedly resulted by a suicide attack.
Around 40 people lost their lives in the attacks.
Hollande was at the stadium at the time of the explosions. Hollande being securely taken away from the stadium announced that emergency rule has been declared in the country. (ÇT/BK/TK)