Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar, Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, President of the Assembly of the Republic Zorlu Töre, Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu and other ministers in the cabinet published a message due to the explosion in Istanbul, conveying their feelings of sadness, condolence and solidarity to Turkey.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM HAMAS TO TURKEY
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (HAMAS) has issued a message of condolence after the heinous terrorist attack on Istiklal Street in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district on Sunday. Announcing that it strongly condemns the bombing that killed civilians and injured many people, the HAMAS movement said, “While expressing our full support to the administration and people of the Republic of Turkey, we wish Allah Almighty’s mercy on those who died, a quick recovery to those who were injured, and protect Turkey and its people.”
MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD: “MAY ALLAH ALMIGHTY PROTECT TURKEY FROM ALL KINDS OF EVIL”
Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood movement also issued a statement after the terrorist attack on Istiklal Street. In the statement made by Muslim Brotherhood Official Media Spokesperson Dr. Talat Fehmi, a message of condolence was presented to the people of Turkey. In the statement in question, “The community has a stance that stands against all actions targeting the security and stability of all nations, and condemns any criminal activity targeting the stability of Turkey and the security of its people. On this occasion, the Bortherhood wishes Almighty God's mercy to the deceased and a quick recovery to the injured. May Allah Almighty protect Turkey and its people from all kinds of evil and grant security, tranquility and stability,” Talat Fehmi said.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM ALIYEV
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was among the names who issued a condolence message after the terrorist attack on Istiklal Street. Stating that the news that many people lost their lives and were injured as a result of the treacherous explosion in Istanbul, deeply shocked them, Aliyev conveyed his condolences to President Erdoğan, the families and relatives of those who lost their lives, the brotherly Turkish people, on behalf of himself and the Azerbaijani people, and wished recovery for the injured.
“PAKISTAN SENDS ITS PRAYERS TO THE PEOPLE OF TURKEY”
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, noting that he learned of an explosion on Istiklal Street, said on Twitter, “The government and people of Pakistan convey their condolences to the brotherly people of Turkey for those who lost their lives and send their prayers for a quick recovery of the injured.”
IMRAN KHAN ALSO PUBLISHED A MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, said in a statement on television, “I condemn the terrorist attack that killed many people and injured many in Istanbul today. On behalf of Pakistan, I offer my condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to the people of Turkey. We stand by our brothers and sisters in Turkey during this difficult time.”
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM SAUDI ARABIA
In the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, it was stated that the terrorist attack that took place in Taksim was condemned in the strongest terms. In the statement, which was noted that Saudi Arabia stood by Turkey in the face of this cowardly act, condolences were made to the relatives of those who lost their lives and wished a quick recovery to the injured.
EGYPT: “WE CONVEY OUR CONDOLENCES TO FRIENDLY TURKEY”
A written statement was made by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the attack on Istiklal Street. In a written statement, Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Ebu Zeyd condemned the explosion that took place in Taksim Istiklal Street. Abu Zeyd expressed his sincere condolences to the friendly Turkish people of Egypt and the Republic of Turkey and wished a quick recovery to the injured.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM PALESTINE
In the statement of the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that “the terrorist attack targeting the friendly Republic of Turkey is condemned,” and the statement by saying, “We believe that Turkey will be successful in the fight against terrorism,” the statement added: “Palestine stands by Turkey in this difficult day.” The statement also expressed condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in the explosion and wished a quick recovery to the injured.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM SEFIK DZAFEROVIC TO ERDOĞAN
In a message he sent to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential Council Sefik Dzaferovic said that he learned the news of the explosion on Istiklal Street with deep concern and sadness, and said, “I offer my condolences to the families of the dead, you and the Turkish people, and I wish a quick recovery to the injured. We are with you in our thoughts and prayers.”
LEBANON: "WE ARE IN FULL SOLIDARITY WITH TURKEY"
In the statement of the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “We condemn the explosion in Istanbul, where the dead and injured were. In such dire situations, we are in full solidarity with Turkey,” the statement said. According to the statement made by the Lebanese Prime Ministry Office, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati called Erdoğan after the explosion. He called and conveyed that they are in ‘solidarity’ with him and the Turkish people.
IRAQ: "WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ATTACK"
“We strongly condemn the terrorist attack that took place in the Taksim area in the center of Istanbul, in which civilians were killed and injured,” the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said. In the statement, they expressed their solidarity with the government of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkish people and expressed their condolences.
LIBYA: “WE ARE ON THE SIDE OF THE FRIENDLY TURKISH PEOPLE”
In his message of condolence, Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dibeybe said, “We convey condolences to the Turkish people and administration for the heinous explosion in Istanbul.” Stating that they also closely follow the situation of Libyans living in Turkey, Dibeybe stated that they stand together with the brotherly Turkish people.
OIC: “WE HAVE A CLEAR ATTITUDE AGAINST TERRORISM”
Huseyin Ibrahim Taha, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), also said in a written statement, that the "terror attack" on Istiklal Street was severely condemned. Taha expressed his condolences to the government and people of Turkey and wished a quick recovery to those injured in the explosion. Expressing that they are in solidarity with Turkey, Taha by emphasizing “the OIC has a clear stance against all forms of terrorism,” he added.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM IRAN
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kenani shared a condolence message regarding the explosion in Istanbul. According to Iran's official news agency IRNA, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Kenani expressed his condolences regarding the explosion that killed and injured many innocent people in Beyoğlu, Istanbul. In his message, Kenani said, “We strongly condemn all kinds of terrorist acts targeting the security of Turkey and the Turkish people. We stand by the government and people of the friendly and brotherly Republic of Turkey.” Wishing Almighty God's mercy to those who lost their lives and healing to the wounded, Kenani expressed his condolences to the Turkish government and people, especially to the families of those who lost their lives.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM AFGHANISTAN ISLAMIC EMIRATES
The Taliban movement, which governs Afghanistan, issued a message of condolence and said, "The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly condemns the explosion that took place on Istiklal Street in the province of Istanbul in Turkey and caused the death of many people, and expresses its condolences to the brotherly government and people of Turkey."
JORDAN: “WE CONVEY OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE BROTHERLY PEOPLE OF TURKEY”
Jordan was one of the countries that issued a condolence message after the terrorist attack on Istiklal Street. In a written statement, Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Sinan al-Mecali said, “On behalf of those who lost their lives in the explosion in Taksim, we offer our condolences to the brotherly people of Turkey and wish a quick recovery to the injured.” Describing the explosion as a cowardly act of terrorism that caused the loss of innocent people's lives, Jordanian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Sinan al-Mecali emphasized that terrorism is the common enemy.
QATAR: “WE ARE TOGETHER WITH TURKEY”
In a written statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it “strongly condemns the bomb attack.” In the statement, by noting “Qatar stands by Turkey in the measures it takes to maintain security and stability,” the statement said.