Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held via telephone a conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, the Emir offered condolences to the Turkish President on the victims of Saturday's criminal bombing in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, praying to Allah the Almighty to bestow blessing upon the deceased and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The Emir also reiterated Qatar's support to Turkish government and people, and its backing to all measures taken to preserve the country's security and stability.
The Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani also sent a cable of condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
