Following the attack in Kahramanmaraş, heads of state and government officials from numerous nations around the world issued condolence messages to Türkiye.
Azerbaijan
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sent a condolence message to President Erdoğan for the victims who lost their lives in the armed attack on a school in Kahramanmaraş.
In his message, Aliyev expressed his deep shock and sadness at the news of the loss of life and the injuries of many people, most of them children, as a result of an armed attack on a school in Kahramanmaraş.
Aliyev added, "We are extremely outraged by this horrific incident and strongly condemn this act of cruelty directed against children. In these difficult moments, I share your grief and, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, extend my deepest condolences to you, the families and loved ones of those killed, and the brotherly people of Türkiye. I wish you patience and a speedy recovery to the injured."
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a condolence message for those who lost their lives in the armed attack on a school in Kahramanmaraş.
The armed attack on a school in Kahramanmaraş was strongly condemned in a statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the US-based X company's social media site.
The statement emphasised that the UAE strongly condemns such criminal acts and firmly rejects all forms of violence and extremism aimed at undermining security and stability.
The statement also expressed sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of the Republic of Türkiye, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
Qatar
Qatar condemned the armed attack at a school in Kahramanmaraş and issued a message of condolence for the victims of the shooting.
The attack was strongly condemned in a statement issued by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which also expressed grief over the incident.
The statement emphasised Qatar's full solidarity with Türkiye and stated that it supports all measures aimed at maintaining Türkiye's security and stability. The statement also extended condolences to the victims’ families, as well as to the Turkish government and people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan issued a condolence message for those who lost their lives in the armed attack on a school in Kahramanmaraş.
In a post shared on the US-based social media platform X, Sharif expressed deep grief over the attack in Kahramanmaraş.
Sharif extended his condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the families of the victims, wishing the injured a swift recovery.
Sharif conveyed Pakistan's solidarity with the Turkish nation in this moment of grief.
Syria
Syria issued a condolence message for the victims of the shooting that took place at a school in Kahramanmaraş.
The statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Syria conveyed deep condolences to the Republic of Türkiye for those who lost their lives in the attack.
The statement emphasised that Syria stands in full solidarity with the Turkish government and its people during this tragic event, offering condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing those injured a speedy recovery.
Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Jordan
Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Jordan issued condolence messages for the victims of the shooting at a school in Kahramanmaraş.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia's statement on the US-based social media platform X offered "deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the families and relatives of the victims of the attack, as well as to the government and people of the brotherly Republic of Türkiye", and wished a "speedy recovery to the injured." The statement noted that Saudi Arabia stands in solidarity with Türkiye and its brotherly people in the wake of this tragedy.
According to a report by Oman's official news agency ONA, Oman issued a message of condolence for those who lost their lives in the attack. The message extended condolences and solidarity to Türkiye and wished a speedy recovery for those injured.
Jordan also conveyed its deepest condolences and sympathy to the Turkish government and its people for those who lost their lives in the said attack.
In a written statement, the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan, Fuad al-Majali, affirmed that Jordan stands in full solidarity with the Turkish government and its people.
Majali conveyed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives in the attack, as well as to the Turkish government and its brotherly nation, while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.