Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran strongly condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha and King Khalid international airports, announced civilian casualties and stated that a solution through diplomacy was advocated to preserve peace in the region.
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The attacks on Abha and King Khalid international airports in Saudi Arabia reportedly threatened civilian casualties and peace and tranquility in the region.
Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran strongly condemned the attacks on Abha and King Khalid international airports in Saudi Arabia. Duran stated that Türkiye advocates preventing new conflicts in the region and solving problems through diplomacy.
Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran made a statement about the attacks on Abha International Airport in the south of Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh.
Posting on his social media account, Duran stated that he strongly condemned the attacks that caused the death and injury of civilians.
"IT THREATENS THE PEACE AND PEACE OF THE REGION"
Duran used the following statements in his statement:
"I strongly condemn the attacks on Abha International Airport in the south of Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. These attacks, which caused the death and injury of civilians, are unacceptable actions that threaten the peace and tranquility of the region and escalate tensions."
"WE ARE IN SOLIDARITY WITH SAUDI ARABIA"
Emphasizing Türkiye's attitude towards regional peace and stability, Duran continued his statement as follows:
"As Türkiye, under the leadership of our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we strongly advocate preventing new conflicts in the region and resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy."
Giving a message of solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Duran said, "We emphasize once again that we are in solidarity with brother Saudi Arabia; I wish God's mercy on those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to the injured." he said.
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Türkiye may increase diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia on security and peace issues.
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Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran strongly condemns the attacks on Abha International Airport in the south of Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, states that civilian casualties threaten the peace of the region, and emphasizes that Türkiye supports the diplomatic solution and solidarity under Erdogan's leadership.