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Jordan voices concern over developments in Turkey

Xinhua, July 16, 2016 Adjust font size:

Jordan on Saturday voiced its concern over the developments in Turkey that has left at least 161 people killed, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

Jordan's Minister of State Mohammad Momani said the stability of Turkey is a key factor to the stability and security of the region.

He also expressed hope that developments in Turkey will not affect its role in fighting terrorism and Turkey will be able to overcome the situation and preserve its stability and unity.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday morning that the government was in charge and he was in power, after the country was smarting from the coup attempt overnight.

A total of 1,563 members of armed forces have been detained, according to the state-run Anadolu agency. Endit