Global leaders condemn deadly terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries
Turkish police officers gather as an armed personnel vehicle drives along a road in Kahramankazan, some 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Ankara on October 23, 2024, near the gate of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). (AFP Photo)
Global leaders have expressed strong condemnation following a terrorist attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facility in Ankara, Türkiye, which resulted in five deaths and 22 injuries.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was among the first to denounce the attack, calling it “heinous” and expressing his condolences to the families of the victims.
Russian and US leaders condemn attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences during a BRICS summit, affirming Moscow’s stance against all forms of terrorism.
The United States also condemned the attack, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing solidarity with Türkiye and offering condolences to the victims’ families.
NATO and EU join global condemnations
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell echoed the condemnation of terrorism in all its forms.
Both emphasized their support for Türkiye, highlighting the shared commitment to combating terrorism worldwide.
Global response highlights solidarity with Türkiye
Condemnations poured in from leaders across Europe and beyond, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at a BRICS summit in Kazan, expressed his condolences, saying, “Moscow condemns any manifestations of terrorism.”
NATO Secretary General Rutte also condemned the attack, asserting, “We strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and are monitoring developments closely,” emphasizing NATO’s support for Türkiye.
Azerbaijan expressed solidarity with Türkiye, reiterating its support for its brother nation.
Armenia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the terrorist attack in Ankara, stating, “There is no justification for terrorism and harming innocent people.”
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof conveyed condolences to Erdogan, emphasizing that the Netherlands “condemns all forms of terrorism” and sympathizes with Türkiye.
Germany labeled the attack “horrific,” strongly condemning “all forms of terrorism,” while offering solidarity to its ally Türkiye.
Ersin Tatar, president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, also condemned the attack, extending his condolences.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Türkiye issued a statement condemning the attack and extending condolences to the victims’ families, reaffirming American support for its ally.
Nations such as Azerbaijan, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina also expressed their solidarity with Türkiye in the aftermath of the attack.
