UAE condemns Istanbul terrorist attacks, restates rejection of terrorism

The UAE has condemned the two terrorist bombings that killed and wounded dozens of innocent people in Istanbul, Turkey, last night.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation restated the principled position of the UAE rejecting all forms and manifestations of terrorism and calling for enhancing coordination between states and combining the efforts of the international community to ensure that this dangerous plight that pose threats to global peace and security is eliminated and that its sources of finance are shut down.

The Ministry expressed the UAE's solidarity with the Turkish government against such terrorist crimes that target Turkey's stability and security as well as its citizens.

The Ministry further extended condolences to the Turkish government and the families of the victims and wished for speedy recovery for all the wounded.