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Singapore condemns Istanbul airport bombings

Xinhua, June 29, 2016 Adjust font size:

Singapore strongly condemns the attacks on the Istanbul Ataturk Airport which has resulted in many casualties on Tuesday, said a spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Wednesday.

MFA extended the deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope that the injured will make a quick recovery, said the spokesman. "We are saddened by the loss of many innocent lives and we stand in solidarity with the Turkish people and government during this difficult time."

MFA added that there are no reports of any Singaporeans injured or directly affected by the attacks thus far. The ministry has contacted most of the registered Singaporeans in Istanbul and verified that they are safe. The Singapore Embassy in Ankara is also in touch with the local Turkish authorities.

At least 36 were killed and many were injured in the bombing attacks at Ataturk international airport on Tuesday night. Endit