Press releases

09 June 2008, Regarding the abhorrent terrorist attack that took place on 6 June in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka claiming 21 lives and wounding 47 persons. (Unofficial Translation)

The abhorrent terrorist attack that took place on 6 June in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka, claiming 21 lives and wounding 47 persons, has aroused deep sorrow and concern.

Turkey strongly condemns this terrorist attack which aims at disrupting the stability of Sri Lanka, and shares the grief of the Sri Lankan people. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and the Government and people of Sri Lanka, and wish speedy recovery to the injured.

Turkey, expressing in the strongest terms at all international, regional and bilateral fora that terrorism, regardless of its sources and pretexts, is a crime against humanity, once again underlines the vital importance of effective international cooperation and solidarity in the fight against terrorism.

Republic of Turkey - Ministry of Foreign Affairs