Press releases

30 April 2008, Regarding the Terrorist attack tha t took place on 27 April in Afghanistan (Unofficial Translation)

Turkey strongly condemns the abhorrent terrorist attack that took place on 27 April 2008 during the Independence Day ceremonies of friendly and brotherly Afghanistan, in which four people, including Member of Parliament Fazel Rahman Camkhani and a child, lost their lives and many were injured.

President Abdullah Gül and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan have sent messages of symphathy and condolences to President Hamid Karzai following this assassination attempt and terrorist attack, which in the person of President Karzai target the peace of the Afghan people and the atmosphere of stability in thecountry.

On this sad occasion, we once again wish to emphasize that terrorism has no religion, nationality or geography. Terror is a crime against humanity.We extend our condolences to the brotherly people and the Government of Afghanistan, and wish speedy recovery to those who were injured.

Turkey will resolutely continue to contribute to the preservation of stability and security in Afghanistan, as well as with the projects of health, education and reconstruction which aim at increasing the prosperity of the brotherly people of Afganistan.”



Republic of Turkey - Ministry of Foreign Affairs