Strong Condemnation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding Attack in Damascus

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey issued an official statement regarding the savage attack that occurred in the capital of Syria, Damascus, and caused loss of life, strongly condemning the incident. In the written statement, it was noted that the attack was carried out today in the Hicaz region of Damascus and that this treacherous act led to the loss of innocent lives, and the gangs behind the attack were cursed in the harshest terms. The Ministry emphasized that such inhumane acts cannot be justified under any pretext and that attacks targeting civilians constitute a clear violation of the fundamental principles of international law and human morality.

Ministry officials providing information regarding the details of the attack stated that because the Hicaz region is a densely populated area, there were concerns that the casualty count might increase or that civilInfrastructure might be heavily damaged, and expressed that the severity of the attack deepened in this context. The statement recalled that an approach fully supporting Syria's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political unity is demonstrated as Turkey, and it was conveyed that today's attack poses a clear threat to the peace and security of the Syrian people and is considered an attempt aimed at the stability of not only Damascus but all of Syria. Additionally, a call was made for the international community to take urgent and concrete steps to stop such massacres.

It was emphasized that Turkey's diplomatic efforts regarding its Syria policy and the cessation of attacks continue, and it was stated that this recent event is one of the factors making the quest for permanent peace and a solution in Syria difficult, and that constructive diplomacy is needed now more than ever to end these events that turn into a cycle of violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shared with the public that it extends condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the attack, wishes a speedy recovery to the wounded, and will continue to stand by their Syrian brothers in these difficult days and will not withhold aid.

In the statement, which also emphasized the importance of the investigation to be conducted within the framework of the fundamental requirements of international law and humanitarian norms regarding the issue, it was noted that work will be carried out in cooperation with the United Nations and other international bodies to identify the perpetrators of the attack and ensure they are held accountable. It was also expressed that Turkey will actively use diplomatic channels to prevent such provocative actions that increase the tension in the region and will do its utmost to break the cycle of violence by acting in consultation with its allies.

In conclusion, the message of determination was reiterated that all processes concerning Syria's future will be followed with sensitivity so that this sad event in Damascus is not repeated, and that the existing conflict environment must be ended to establish peace. The statement concluded by assessing that this attack brings the need for a permanent ceasefire and a political solution in Syria to the forefront once again, in this context, Turkey's efforts and initiatives for regional stability are significant, and that beyond condemning the attack, deterrent measures need to be discussed.