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World leaders condemn Ankara terror attack

Moldovan President Maia Sandu expressed deep sadness over the terrorist attack in Ankara in a message of solidarity posted on X. She offered condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish people, affirming that "Moldova stands alongside Turkey in these difficult times" and firmly condemned terrorism in all its forms.

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The attack, which targeted the headquarters of the aerospace company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAȘ) in Ankara, resulted in at least five deaths and 22 wounded. Following the incident, Turkey retaliated with airstrikes against targets in northern Syria and Iraq, considered bases of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Numerous international leaders conveyed messages of support and strongly condemned the terrorist attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin, attending the BRICS summit, expressed solidarity with Turkey, emphasising the importance of combating terrorism. In turn, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that "The United States stands with our ally Turkey and strongly condemns today's terrorist attack."

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg issued a similar message, stressing that "NATO stands with our ally Turkey" and condemns all forms of terrorism. The European Union, through Josep Borrell, underscored the European bloc's solidarity with Turkey during this difficult period.

France, Germany, Austria, and other countries, including the Netherlands, Canada, and Serbia, also condemned the attack, reiterating the importance of the fight against terrorism and expressing their support for the victims and their families.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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