Tsipras on Istanbul terror attack: Greek people stand in solidarity to the people of Turkey
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras send his sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the terrorist attack in Istanbul on Sunday which claimed the lives of 39 people and injured 69, according to information so far.
“Sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the heinous terrorist attack in Istanbul. The Greek people stand in solidarity to the people of Turkey in these difficult times. We must increase our cooperation so that 2017 is a year of peace and security,” he tweeted.
Earlier, the prime minister had expressed his condolences to Turkey’s Ambassador to Greece, Yaşar Çevik, though his diplomatic office.
Greece’s foreign ministry condemned on Sunday the “barbaric terrorist attack” carried out at an Istanbul nightclub early on New Year’s Day and expressed support for the Turkish people and the families of the victims.
“We express our undivided support for the Turkish people and address our sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as our wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured,” the ministry said in a statement.
According to official information so far, 39 people were killed and 69 were injured when a gunman opened fire inside the nightclub “Reina”.
A team from Greece’s general consulate in Istanbul said they didn’t locate any Greek citizens among the injured after visiting several hospitals in the city. Although the identities of the – so far – 39 victims have not all been revealed, consulate authorities have no information about Greek citizens or diaspora being among them. So far Turkish authorities have identified Israelis, Jordanians and Azeris among the 15 foreign nationals who died.
The general consulate also recommended caution to all Greeks visiting or currently living in the city as well as to avoid busy areas.