Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Daniel Mitov on the terrorist attack in Istanbul
12 January 2016 News
The Republic of Bulgaria strongly condemns today's terrorist attack in Istanbul.
I extend my most sincere condolences to the relatives of the victims, including foreign nationals, and I wish a speedy recovery to those injured. I would like also to express solidarity with the grief of those affected by the blast in Turkey.
There is no justification for killing innocent people. The contemporary forms of terrorism do not recognize religions, nations and borders and is our common enemy in the defense of democratic values.
I believe that the competent authorities and institutions of the Republic of Turkey will show professionalism in revealing the motives of the act and its instigators, as well as in the prevention of such violent acts in the future.