ISLAMABAD July 1 (APP) : The Special Assistant to Prime
Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi visited the Turkish Embassy Friday to
show solidarity with the Turkish brethren following the terrorist
attach at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.
The Special Assistant expressed his shock and deep grief at
the dastardly attack on innocent men, women and children by the
terrorists and said it was a heinous crime that deserves to be
condemned in the strongest terms.
Tariq Fatemi conveyed deep condolences to the people and
Government of Turkey on behalf of the people and Government of
Pakistan on this cowardly attack.
He also prayed for the souls of the deceased and for the swift
recovery of those wounded.
Fatemi expressed his firm belief that the forces of disruption
and disorder will be defeated eventually.
He said Pakistan itself has been a victim of terrorism and has
repeatedly reiterated its position of steadfast determination to
counter it in all its forms and manifestations.
Pakistan stood firmly in support of brotherly people of Turkey
In this difficult hour, he added.
Fatemi also spoke of the historic fraternal relations between
Pakistan and Turkey that have been significantly strengthened and
cooperation deepened in the past years.
