Turkish Foreign Minister calls Foreign Minister Qureshi
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan called Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi to condemn the terrorist attack in Lahore today. He also conveyed his condolences at the tragic loss of lives in the incident.
The Turkish Foreign Minister said that the terrorists had no values and that they did not just target individuals but peace and stability of Pakistan, underlining that the Government of Pakistan should be fully supported by the international community in the fight against terrorism. The Turkish Foreign Minister also offered all kind of assistance to Pakistan in this regard.
Foreign Minister Qureshi thanked Mr. Babacan for the condolences and for conveying full support to Pakistan on behalf of the Government and the people of the brotherly Republic of Turkey.
Islamabad
March 03, 2009