Pakistan FO condemns Istanbul Ataturk airport attack
June 29, 2016
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday released a statement strongly condemning the recent attack on the Istanbul's Ataturk international airport.
"We offer our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and to the brotherly people and government of Turkey. We also pray for the speediest and fullest recovery of those wounded in this despicable attack," read the statement from the Foreign Office's website.
"Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations. Like always, we stand in strong solidarity with the fraternal people of Turkey in their fight against terrorism. There is no doubt that this scourge would be decisively defeated with Turkey's iron will and unshakeable resolve," read the statement further.
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— SpokespersonMOFA (@ForeignOfficePk) June 29, 2016
On Tuesday night, three assailants attacked the Ataturk international airport. Multiple shots were fired and a bomb blast also took place, killing 36 people while more than 140 were injured.
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that the attack appeared to have been from Daesh (Islamic State) militants.
Most attacks in Turkey in the recent years have been caused by either Daesh (Islamic State) (or Kurdish separatists. So far, neither have claimed responsibility for the attacks.
