Worldwide messages of condolence over explosion in İstanbul

On their social media accounts, numerous European leaders and foreign ministers expressed their condolences for the victims of the explosion in Beyoğlu, İstanbul.

 

In a message shared on his Twitter account, Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands said that he was deeply shocked and saddened by the explosion on İstiklal Street in İstanbul and that they extended their deepest condolences to all who lost loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

 

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly of the United Kingdom expressed that his thoughts were with those affected by the İstanbul blast, saying, "Terrorism in all guises is abhorrent. The UK stands in solidarity with Türkiye against this unjustified act of violence."

Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace of the United Kingdom also shared a post on his Twitter account, stating, "My thoughts are with those affected and their families."

Wallace underlined that the UK stands with Türkiye in the fight against terrorism and sent condolences to all those affected.

 

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany sent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a message of condolence for those who lost their lives due to the explosion in Beyoğlu, İstanbul.

In his message, Steinmeier expressed that he was shaken by the news of the explosion in the heart of İstanbul, adding, "My thoughts are with the victims and their relatives. I wish a speedy recovery to all the injured. As Germans, we side with the people of İstanbul and Türkiye in this time of shock."

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock of Germany also shared a post saying, "Terrible images have appeared from İstanbul. My thoughts are with the individuals who were out on a Sunday stroll through İstiklal shopping street and were now victims of a massive blast."

 

In a post shared on his Twitter account regarding the explosion in İstanbul, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy stated, "The images coming from İstanbul are terrible; I want to express our deepest condolences to Türkiye for the attack suffered and the death of innocent lives."

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani of Italy also shared a post on Twitter and said, "Images from İstanbul are terrible. Italy expresses its solidarity with the Turkish government and people as well as its deepest condolences to the innocent victims. Our crisis unit is monitoring the situation and contacting our fellow citizens."

Meanwhile, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs crisis unit released the emergency numbers for Italian people in İstanbul to contact them on their social media accounts.

 

President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria said in a tweet, "My sincere condolences to the people of Türkiye and the citizens of İstanbul."

Van der Bellen wished a speedy recovery to all injured, stating that "in view of the horrific explosion," his thoughts were "with the families of the victims."

In his post on Twitter, Prime Minister Karl Nehammer of Austria said his thoughts were with the victims of the terrible explosion in İstanbul, adding, "I wish the many injured a speedy recovery."

In addition, Pamela Rendi-Wagner, Chair of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), the main opposition party, expressed her deepest condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in the terrible explosion.

 

Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechia, tweeted, "I am deeply shocked by the explosion in İstanbul."

Lipavský added, "My thoughts go out to the victims, bereaved families and all those in mourning. I extend my deepest sympathies to the people of the Republic of Türkiye."

 

In a post shared on his Twitter account, President Emmanuel Macron of France stated that the people of Türkiye were shaken by the attack in İstanbul, which occurred on a symbolic day for the French nation commemorating the victims of November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris and its suburb Saint-Denis.

He said, "To the Turks: We share your pain. We are with you in the fight against terrorism."

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne of France posted a message of solidarity in response to the explosion in İstanbul. In a tweet, she wrote, "We share the shock and pain of the Turkish people who were attacked."

Borne said that in the face of this atrocity, France stands with Türkiye in the fight against terrorism, adding, "In solidarity with İstanbul, which mourns its victims."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France posted a message of condolence for the victims of the explosion in İstanbul.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France tweeted, "Sincere condolences to Türkiye and the families of the victims following the explosion in İstanbul, which cost the lives of many people. France stands in solidarity with Türkiye in the face of terrorism."

 

President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis conveyed his sincere condolences to Türkiye and the families of the victims of the bombing in İstanbul through Twitter.

Furthermore, Cassis expressed Switzerland's full solidarity with Türkiye.

 

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of Greece posted a message of condolence for those who lost their lives in the explosion in İstanbul.

She said on Twitter, "I express, on behalf of the Greek people and personally, my deepest condolences to the families who are grieving and wish a speedy recovery to those who are injured."

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece posted a message of condolence for those who lost their lives in the explosion in İstanbul. Mitsotakis, expressing his sadness due to the explosion, wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

Mitsotakis tweeted, "I offer my sincere condolences to the families of the victims, to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and to the Turkish people. Greece unequivocally condemns all forms of terrorism."

The statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece notes that the Consulate General of Greece in İstanbul is in constant contact with local authorities.

The statement adds, "Greece unequivocally condemns terrorism, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Turkish government and the Turkish people.

 

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden tweeted, "Deeply shocked by the news of today's explosion in the heart of İstanbul. Our thoughts are with the victims and with all those who have lost their loved ones. We stand with Türkiye."

In a tweet, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström of Sweden said, "I offer my sincere condolences to the Turkish people and the citizens of İstanbul in view of the horrific explosion that has occurred in İstanbul this afternoon."

 

President Klaus Iohannis of Romania said in a post shared on Twitter, "We are deeply saddened about the horrific news coming from İstanbul. Our condolences to all those who lost dear ones in this tragedy and a speedy recovery to the injured. Romania stands by the people of Türkiye in this difficult time."

 

A post shared on the Twitter account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland stated, "We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the victims of today's explosion in İstanbul. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured and their families. We would like to assure the authorities of Türkiye and its citizens of our solidarity."

 

In a tweet, President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania said, "I am saddened by the terrible act of violence in İstanbul. My condolences to the families of the victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Türkiye."

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia's statement notes, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the explosion in İstanbul, Türkiye. Our sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. We wish the injured a speedy recovery."

 

In a Facebook post, President Katalin Novák of Hungary said, "I send my deepest condolences to the relatives of the victims of the bloody explosion in İstanbul this afternoon and to the people of Türkiye."

 

The European Union (EU) and NATO extended their condolences to Türkiye following the explosion in İstanbul that claimed the lives of six people.

 

President of the European Council Charles Michel said in a social media post that they had received horrific news from İstanbul.

Michel expressed his condolences to the victims of the explosion on İstiklal Street and stated that all their thoughts were with the people of Türkiye at this very distressing time.

 

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said, "Shocking images from İstanbul. My thoughts and deepest condolences to all those affected and to the Turkish people."

Stoltenberg added, "NATO stands in solidarity with our Ally Türkiye."

Oliver Varhelyi, EU's Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, stated that their thoughts were with the Turkish people during this difficult time after the explosion on İstiklal Street.

Varhelyi expressed his sincerest condolences for those who lost their beloved ones and wished a speedy recovery for the wounded.

 

In a written statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Algeria strongly condemned the explosion in Beyoğlu, İstanbul.

"Algeria condemns in the strongest terms today's terrorist attack targeting the Taksim district of İstanbul in the brotherly Republic of Türkiye, which resulted in the loss of many lives," the statement said.

Expressing condolences to the families of the victims, the statement emphasised that Algeria "stands in full solidarity with the state and people of Türkiye in this difficult time."

The statement called on the international community to intensify its efforts to combat terrorism, noting that terrorism has recently increased internationally.

 

 

Kuwait, Qatar, Palestine, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lebanon, and Iraq, as well as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Hamas, and the Union of Palestinian Scholars have expressed their condolences over the explosion on İstiklal Street.

 

Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of Kuwait wished mercy to the deceased and a speedy recovery to the injured, Kuwaiti news agency KUNA reported.

The statement states that Kuwait offered its condolences to the Turkish people and government.

 

In a written statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar strongly condemned the "bomb attack" in İstanbul.

The statement notes that Qatar stands by Türkiye in the measures taken to maintain security and stability.

In addition, Emir Al Thani of Qatar called President Erdoğan to express his condolences regarding the explosion in İstanbul.

Al Thani conveyed his condolences to those who lost their lives in the explosion and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

Stating that his country stands by brotherly Türkiye and its people, Al Thani emphasised that they support all measures taken by Türkiye to protect its security and stability and firmly reject acts of violence and terrorism and the targeting of innocent civilians.

 

President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine condemned the explosion in Taksim. In a condolence message, Abbas expressed his condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Abbas expressed his condolences to the Turkish people, especially the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

In a statement, the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of Palestine condemned the "terrorist attack" in İstanbul that targeted the friendly Republic of Türkiye.

"We believe that Türkiye will succeed in the fight against terrorism," the statement said, adding that Palestine stands by Türkiye in this difficult day.

The statement also expressed condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in the explosion and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE issued a statement condemning the explosion on İstiklal Street. The statement said that the UAE is against all forms of violence and terrorism.

 

In a written statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon said, "We condemn the explosion in İstanbul that killed and injured many people. We stand in full solidarity with Türkiye in such tragic circumstances."

The statement expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the friendly Turkish government and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon called President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after the explosion and expressed solidarity with him and the Turkish people, according to a statement released by the Lebanese Prime Minister's Office.

Condemning the explosion in İstanbul, Mikati said that they believe that Türkiye will overcome the difficulties with the determination of its government and the solidarity of its people.

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq condemned the explosion that took place on İstiklal Street and issued a condolence message for the victims.

"We strongly condemn the terrorist attack that took place in the Taksim area in the centre of İstanbul, killing and injuring civilians," the Ministry said in a written statement.

The statement expressed solidarity with the government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish people and expressed condolences.

 

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah of Libya expressed his condolences to the Turkish people and government for the heinous explosion in İstanbul.

Stating that they are closely following the situation of Libyans living in Türkiye, Dbeibah stated that they stand by the brotherly Turkish people.

In his message, Abdullah Al-Lafi, Deputy Head of the Presidential Council of Libya, said, "We strongly condemn the terrorist attack against innocent people on İstiklal Street."

Khalid al-Mishri, Chairman of the High Council of State of Libya, expressed his condolences to the Turkish government and people for those who lost their lives in the explosion and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

 

In a written statement, OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha strongly condemned the "terrorist attack" on İstiklal Street.

Taha expressed his condolences to the government and people of Türkiye and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the blast.

Expressing solidarity with Türkiye, Taha emphasised that the OIC "has a clear position against all forms of terrorism."

 

In a written statement, Hamas strongly condemned the explosion targeting civilians on İstiklal Avenue.

 

In a statement, the Union of Palestinian Scholars said, "We received the news of the explosion in Taksim with great sadness. As the Union of Palestinian Scholars, we would like to express that we are always with the people and government of Türkiye, and we are always against the institutions and organisations that want to destroy the stability and confidence in Türkiye."

The statement also called on the world's scholars to stand by the people and government of Türkiye and provide material and moral support.

 

The GCC condemned the İstanbul explosion in a statement.

In the statement, the GCC Secretary General affirmed the firm position of the GCC states against violence, terrorism and extremism, extending condolences to Türkiye.

 

Leaders and politicians from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo conveyed their condolences to the people who lost their lives in the İstanbul explosion.

 

In his message of condolence to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Chairman of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential Council, Sefik Dzaferovic, expressed his deep concern and sorrow over the İstiklal Street explosion and said, "I extend my sympathies to the families of the deceased, to you (Erdoğan) and to the Turkish people, and I wish the injured a swift recovery. We are thinking of and praying for you."

The Croatian member of the Council, Zeljko Komsic, sent a condolence message to President Erdoğan, on behalf of himself and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, stating that he believes the perpetrators will be brought to justice as soon as possible by the security forces. 

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bisera Turkovic, mentioned the accounts of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and the Turkish Embassy in Sarajevo in a tweet and stated, "We are deeply shaken by the tragic attack in İstanbul. A vicious attack on civilians is an attack on all of us. We sympathize with the brotherly people and Government of the Republic of Türkiye. We believe in your strength to overcome this difficult moment. Bosnia and Herzegovina is with you!"

In the post shared on his social media account President of the Party of Democratic Action (SDA) and Chairman of the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegovic, said, "I wish the injured a successful and speedy recovery. I am confident that the security forces of the Republic of Türkiye will find and punish those responsible for this cowardly act."

Mayor of the City of Sarajevo Benjamina Karić stated in her social media post that it was with great sadness she received the news of the explosion in the centre of İstanbul, Türkiye. Karić shared the following, "On behalf of the City of Sarajevo and on my own behalf, I express my sincere condolences for the lost lives to Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the Turkish people with the wish that the injured recover successfully. In line with the proven friendship of our cities and the cooperation between the two countries, you can count on the strong support of the citizens of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina."

 

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said, "We are deeply shocked by the horrific attack in İstanbul. On behalf of myself and the citizens of Serbia, I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and to the Turkish Government. We wish the injured a speedy recovery."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia stated, "Our most sincere condolences to victims' families and friends, people of Türkiye. To those injured, we wish the speediest and fullest of recoveries."

 

In his Twitter post, President of Montenegro Milo Đukanović said they were horrified by images from Istanbul and extended their condolences to President Erdoğan and the families of victims.

 

In a post shared by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, it was stated that Croatian Minister Gordan Grlić Radman expressed his condolences personally to his Turkish colleague Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, hoped for a speedy recovery of the injured and emphasized that Croatia and the Croatian people are in solidarity with Türkiye and all its citizens.

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia posted on their Twitter account that "Slovenia stands with the people of Türkiye." 

The Ministry stated, "We express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the innocent victims that lost their lives in the horrific attack in İstanbul. Slovenia stands with the people of Türkiye and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured."

 

President of the Republic of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski issued his message of condolence in Turkish and Macedonian.

In his social media account, Pendarovski posted, "I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people in these difficult moments after today's terrifying explosion in İstanbul. I wish the injured a speedy recovery."

In the post on his social media account, President of the Government of North Macedonia Dimitar Kovachevski said, "My deepest condolences to the Turkish people, the families of the dead, to the Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after today's explosion in the heart of İstanbul."

In his message of condolence, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia, Bujar Osmani, said, "Shocked and saddened by the news of the explosion in İstanbul, Türkiye this afternoon which resulted in numerous casualties. My deepest condolences to the victims' families and their loved ones. Sincere wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured."

 

In his Twitter account, President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj shared the following message: "Our thoughts and prayers are with families of victims and injured persons of the deadly explosion in İstanbul this afternoon. Shocked by this tragedy, we stand close to Türkiye and condemn any act aimed at harming innocent people." 

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Olta Xhaçka, mentioned Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in her Twitter post and said, "Tragic images coming out of İstanbul. Our hearts and minds go out to the families of those killed and injured. We stand by Türkiye and its people on this painful day."

 

Underlining that they were deeply saddened by the news of the horrific explosion in the heart of İstanbul, President of the Republic of Kosova Vjosa Osmani said, "Our thoughts are with the victims and bereaved families, and we wish a speedy recovery to all those injured. We stand with the people of Türkiye during this difficult time."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo posted the following message on their official Twitter account: "We are shocked by the news of the horrific explosion in İstanbul. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims in Türkiye. Wishing all the survivors a speedy recovery and sending thoughts and prayers to those who lost their lives."

 

President Isaac Herzog of Israel shared the following post on his Twitter: "Shaken by news of the despicable bombing in İstanbul targeting innocent civilians. On behalf of the Israeli people, I extend our deepest sympathies to our Turkish friends and the victims' families. The whole world must stand united and firm against terror." 

Herzog also shared his post in Turkish.

In a post on Twitter, former Prime Minister Yair Lapid of Israel said, "I send my condolences to the people of Türkiye on behalf of the government of Israel following today's heinous terrorist attack in İstanbul."

Expressing their support for President Erdoğan and the Turkish government, Lapid said, "Wherever terrorism rears its head, we will fight it together, with all our might."

 

USA, Russia, Georgia, India, the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces (SMDK) and the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) have issued condolence messages for those who lost their lives in the explosion in İstanbul.

 

In a written statement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned the "act of violence" in İstanbul and stated that they stood shoulder-to-shoulder with NATO Ally Türkiye in countering terrorism.

The Press Secretary noted the following: "The United States strongly condemns the act of violence that took place today in İstanbul, Türkiye. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and our deepest condolences go to those who lost loved ones. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our NATO Ally Türkiye in countering terrorism."

 

Vice-President of the Council of the Russian Federation, Konstantin Kosachev expressed his condolences for those who lost their lives in the explosion in İstanbul.

In a statement to the Russian news agency RIA, Kosachev said, "It is too early to speak and to build political speculations on the explosion in İstanbul," and expressed his "sincere condolences to the Turkish people and the inhabitants of İstanbul".

Kosachev said terrorism knows no nationality and borders and continued: "As history has shown in recent years, any country and any people can be victims of such attacks."

 

President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus sent a condolence message to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the explosion in İstanbul.

According to a statement from Belarussian Presidency, Lukashenko stated in his condolence message that the news of the terrible explosion in İstanbul, which resulted in human casualties, was met with great pain and sorrow in Belarus. 

"Please accept my deep condolences on behalf of the Belarusian people and myself, for this tragedy. The Republic of Belarus strongly condemns this heinous and inhuman act, which has no rationale and cannot be justified," Lukashenko said in his message.

Lukashenko also conveyed his words of support to the families and friends of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured in this tragic incident.

 

Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili of Georgia sent a condolence message to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for those who lost their lives in the explosion in İstanbul.

In a post on Twitter, Garibashvili said, "On behalf of the Government and people of Georgia, I convey our deepest condolences over İstanbul explosion to the people of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan himself and the families of the victims. We wish speedy recovery to all injured and pray for Türkiye."

 

In a post on Twitter, Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said, "India conveys its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Türkiye on the tragic loss of lives in the blast that took place in İstanbul today. Our sympathies are also with those who sustained injuries. We wish them a speedy recovery."

 

Issuing a condolence message, OTS Secretary General Kurbanyanchbek Ömüraliyev said, "I wish Allah's mercy on our brothers and sisters who were killed in the terrorist attack on İstanbul's İstiklal Street, and a speedy recovery to the injured."

 

In a message, SMDK strongly condemned the attack.

Wishing Allah's mercy to those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to those who were injured, the message read, "While expressing our deep sorrow for the incident, we extend our sincere condolences to the government of the brotherly Republic of Türkiye, its people, and the families of those who were killed in the treacherous attack. Our hearts are with the brotherly people of Türkiye during these difficult days. We pray that Allah will bless Türkiye with peace."

 

Condolence message from African countries for the İstanbul explosion 

Leaders of African countries sent condolence messages for those who lost their lives in the explosion in İstanbul.

African leaders expressed their condolences on their social media accounts for those who lost their lives in the explosion in Beyoğlu, İstanbul.

 

In a post on Twitter, the President of Senegal and Chairperson of the African Union Macky Sall strongly condemned the terrorist attack and sent his heartfelt condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people.

 

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria also strongly condemned this "heinous" attack targeting civilians, and added, "The prayers of the Nigerian government and people are with the families and loved ones of the innocent people who were killed. We wish the injured a speedy recovery."

 

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia strongly condemned the attack in İstanbul and conveyed his condolences to President Erdoğan.

Mohamud reiterated Somalis' solidarity with the Turkish people in the fight against terrorism.

 

Chairman of Sudan's Sovereignty Council Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan sent a telegraph of condolence to President Erdoğan.

Condemning the attack, Al-Burhan sent his condolences to the families of victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. He also expressed their support for Türkiye in the fight against terrorism.

 

The leaders of Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Ukraine conveyed their messages of condolence to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the victims of the explosion in İstanbul. 

 

- Azerbaijan

In his message, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan expressed profound sorrow at the news of the multiple fatalities and injuries inflicted by the vicious explosion in the heart of İstanbul.

Aliyev conveyed condolences on behalf of himself and the Azerbaijani people to President Erdoğan, the families and loved ones of the deceased, and the brotherly Turkish people while wishing a full recovery for the injured.

 

In a statement he posted on Twitter, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan stated that he had learned of the explosion that occurred on the popular İstiklal Avenue in the heart of İstanbul, adding, "The government and people of Pakistan express deepest condolences to the brotherly people of Türkiye at the loss of precious lives and send prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured."

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed deep sadness over the loss of precious lives caused by the attack at Taksim Square and stated, "We stand in complete solidarity with our Turkish brethren in this hour of grief."

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan made the following remarks on television: "I strongly condemn the terrorist attack that occurred in İstanbul today in which many people were martyred and many others injured. I send my condolences to President Erdoğan and the people of Türkiye on behalf of Pakistan. We stand by our sisters and brothers in Türkiye during this difficult time."

 

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, in the message he shared on his Twitter account, stated that he was deeply saddened by the explosion that caused the death and injury of people in the centre of İstanbul and said, "I send my condolences to the relatives of the deceased, I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. The pain of the friendly Turkish people is our pain."

 

President Abdurrahman Mustafa of the Syrian Interim Government shared the following on his Twitter account: "We strongly condemn the terrorist attack targeting civilians in İstanbul today. We convey our condolences to the brotherly state of Türkiye and the Turkish people. We wish the injured a speedy recovery."