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World condemns Istanbul airport attack killing 36
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Brussels, June 29 (IBNS) Faced with terrorism on its soil after a deadly attack in the Istanbul airport late on Tuesday left 36 dead and over 140 injured, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the attack should be seen as a turning point in the global fight against terrorism.
"The bombs that exploded in Istanbul today could have gone off at any airport in any city around the world," he said, quoted BBC.
Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Islamic State could be behind the attack when three terrorists with guns and bombs went on a killing spree in the Ataturk International Airport, one of the busiest in the world.
Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel tweeted: "Our thoughts are with the victims of the attacks at Istanbul's airport. We condemn these atrocious acts of violence."
The White House issued a statement which said: "Ataturk International Airport, like Brussels Airport which was attacked earlier this year, is a symbol of international connections and the ties that bind us together."
"Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured. We remain steadfast in our support for Turkey, our NATO ally and partner, along with all of our friends and allies around the world, as we continue to confront the threat of terrorism."
NATO Secretary General Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has condemned the terrorist attack.
"I strongly condemn the horrific attacks at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport. My thoughts are with the families of the victims, those injured and the people of Turkey," he said in a statement.
"There can be no justification for terrorism. NATO Allies stand in solidarity with Turkey, united in our determination to fight terrorism in all its forms," he said.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an alliance of 28 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed on 4 April 1949. Turkey is a member of NATO.
"I strongly condemn the horrific attacks at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport. My thoughts are with the families of the victims, those injured and the people of Turkey," he said in a statement.
"There can be no justification for terrorism. NATO Allies stand in solidarity with Turkey, united in our determination to fight terrorism in all its forms," he said.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an alliance of 28 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed on 4 April 1949. Turkey is a member of NATO.
The gun and bomb attack was carried on in Istanbul's Ataturk international airport in Turkey.
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