Pakistan condemns unprovoked cross-border shelling into Turkish territory

(2012-10-03)

This evening the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey H.E. Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu telephoned the Foreign Minister of Pakistan and apprised her of a serious violation of Turkish territory resulting in the loss of lives of five Turkish citizens by unprovoked cross border shelling by the Syrian forces.

The Government of Pakistan is deeply saddened on the loss of five innocent Turkish civilians and condemns this reprehensible act of unprovoked cross border shelling.
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Pakistan expresses its full support and solidarity with Turkey in face of this grave incident. We offer our condolences to the families of the deceased and the Government of Turkey.

Islamabad
03 October 2012

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