US statement on the terrorist attack in Ankara

Today an explosion occurred inside a gray minibus with registration number 38 TP 962 in front of the Ministry of the Interior in Ankara. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that two terrorists carried out a bomb attack in front of the entrance gate of the General Directorate of Security. After the attack, messages of condemnation were published from many countries.

USA

In his statement on social media platform

Minister Blinken affirmed that they reject all forms of terrorism and said: “We stand with our NATO ally, Turkey, and the Turkish people.” he said.

GERMANY

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in his statement on social media platform X: “We strongly condemn the attack in the center of Ankara. “We are in solidarity with our Turkish partners.” he said.

The publication of the German Foreign Ministry notes that they received terrible news from Ankara, which was the target of a terrorist attack, and says: “We express our solidarity with the Turkish people and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Get well soon, Türkiye.” Statements were included.

FRANCE

In the message published in French and Turkish on the social platform

The message said: “We are in solidarity with Türkiye. “We convey our deepest condolences to the injured and their families.” While his statements were included, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was also tagged.

ALBANIA

The statement of the Albanian Presidency states that President Bajram Begaj published the message and stated that Begaj strongly condemned all types of terrorist acts and expressed his unwavering solidarity with the Turkish people and government.

Noting that terrorist acts are aimed at “civil order and peace”, Begaj said: “Such terrorist acts are old-world approaches and go against the principles and values ​​of the modern world.” he made the assessment of it.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, in his post on his social media account, emphasized that Albania strongly condemns the terrorist attack and said: “This (attack) should help many in Europe to better understand and support Turkey in its fight against terrorism”. he expressed his opinion.

In the message published after the terrorist attack, the Albanian Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs stated that Albania strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Ankara and said: “We are in full solidarity with Turkey and reject all types of terrorism. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.” was shared.

NORTH MACEDONIA

Bujar Osmani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia and Chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), tagged the accounts of Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and the OSCE in his post on the social media platform X and said: “North Macedonia supports Turkey. “The fight against terrorism is a common fight that never loses its importance.” he said.

LIBYA

A statement by the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Facebook page “Our Government” condemned the terrorist attack in Ankara.

The statement stated that Libya stands in solidarity with sister Turkey in its fight against terrorism and emphasized that Libya is against all types of terrorism and has a clear stance.

CONSECUTIVE MESSAGES FROM AMBASSADORS

Many embassies and ambassadors shared messages of support for Turkey on their social media accounts over the terrorist attack in front of the General Directorate of Security of the Ministry of the Interior.

In its article on the terrorist attack, the German Embassy in Ankara stated that they saw the news of the attack with horror in their hearts and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

The Finnish Embassy in Ankara also noted in its statement that an explosion occurred in front of the General Directorate of Security of the Ministry of the Interior in Ankara at 09:30 a.m. and that, according to the information received from the Turkish authorities, it was a suicide. . “According to the authorities, two of the perpetrators of the attack died and two police officers were injured. “The representation is following the situation.” He included his statements.

The Mexican Embassy in Ankara also advised its citizens in the region to pay attention to the security instructions of the authorities following these events and shared emergency contact numbers.

The French Embassy in Ankara wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack near the Ministry of the Interior and wished Turkey a speedy recovery.

In its post, the US Embassy in Ankara said: “We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack carried out this morning against our NATO ally, Turkey. We wish the injured a speedy recovery. “We stand in solidarity with Türkiye against terrorism.” he said.

British Ambassador to Ankara Jill Morris said: “I am shocked by the terrorist attack in Ankara today. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. “We condemn all forms of terrorism and firmly support our friend and ally Turkey in its fight against terrorism.” shared.

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Ankara also wished recovery to those injured in the terrorist attack in Ankara.

The head of the EU delegation to Turkey, Ambassador Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, said: “I strongly condemn the terrorist attack that took place in Ankara this morning and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.” he shared his message.

The Hungarian ambassador in Ankara, Viktor Matis, stated in his message that he felt great sadness about the explosion and said: “I wish a speedy recovery to the injured police officers. I would also like to thank the police for ensuring our safety!” he said.

The Norwegian embassy in Ankara also noted that Turkish officials announced that the explosion in Ankara was caused by a suicide bomber, wished a speedy recovery to the injured and stated that they condemned all types of terrorism.

In the post made by the Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara, “We strongly condemn the treacherous terrorist attack that took place today in Ankara and wish a speedy recovery to our injured police officers. “Pakistan resolutely supports our Turkish brothers in their fight against the terrorist threat.” The statement was included.

Israel’s ambassador to Ankara, Irit Lillian, in her post on “Terrorism is terrorism and cannot be forgiven.” he said.

The Swedish Embassy in Ankara also showed its support by sharing messages of solidarity with Turkey from Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billström.

Ukraine’s ambassador to Ankara, Vasly Bodnar, also said in his message: “I condemn and curse the attempted terrorist attack in Ankara today. There is no place for violence and terrorism in our world. “I wish a speedy recovery to the heroic police officers who risked their lives for the safety of citizens.” he said.

The Saudi Embassy in Ankara also shared the message of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and strongly condemned the terrorist attack.

The Japanese Embassy in Ankara, in its publication on the terrorist attack, said Japan’s ambassador to Ankara, Katsumata Takahiko: “I strongly condemn the terrorist act committed today in Ankara. Japan stands in solidarity with Türkiye.” He stated:

The Spanish Embassy in Ankara also strongly condemned the terrorist attack and stated: “All our solidarity is with the Turkish people. We also wish a speedy recovery to the injured.” He shared: