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GCC chief condemns bombing that targeted Taksim area in Istanbul

GCC chief condemns bombing that targeted Taksim area in Istanbul

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf denounced the bombing that targeted the Taksim area in the heart of Istanbul, Turkiye, and resulted in several fatalities and injuries as a result of the explosion.
Dr. Al-Hajraf reaffirmed the GCC countries' steadfast stance against extremism, terrorism, and violence, expressing sympathy and condolences to Turkiye and wishing all those injured a speedy recovery.

Kuwait too condemned and denounced in the strongest words the terrorist bombing incident that took place in the Taksim Square, Turkyie, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens.

In a statement, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry stressed Kuwait's principled and firm stance against violence and terrorism.

It offered its sincere condolence and sympathy to the government and people of Turkyie, and to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Qatar too strongly condemned and denounced the bombing that took place in Istanbul's Taksim Square, Turkyie, which led to deaths and dozens of injuries.

In a statement issued Sunday, the Qatari Foreign Ministry reiterated the country's firm position on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of its motives and justifications.

The statement affirmed Qatar's full solidarity and standing by the government and people of Turkyie, and its full support for all measures it takes to maintain security and stability.

The statement offered Qatar's condolence to the families of the victims and the government and people of Turkyie, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
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