Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the victims of the explosion which occurred yesterday in central Turkey's Kayseri province, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani also sent a similar cable. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani sent a similar cable to his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim.
Qatar expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of the bombings, which occurred near a university.
In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced Qatar's condemnation of the criminal act, which is contrary to all divine religions and human values. The Ministry stressed Qatar's solidarity with the fraternal Republic of Turkey in all measures it takes to maintain its security and stability. The statement renewed Qatar's firm position rejecting violence and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It also expressed Qatar's sincere condolences to the victims' families and the Turkish government and people, wishing the injured speedy recovery.
