Kuwait’s Amir offer condolences to Turkey after terrorist blast

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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 13: His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Sunday a cable to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend sincere condolences over the victims of the terrorist explosion in Istanbul earlier today which left six people dead and several others injured. In his cable, His Highness the Amir expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation of “this sinful terror act which targeted innocent people in violation of all religious and human norms”. He prayed for God to bless souls of the victims and wished quick recovery of the wounded.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Sunday a cable to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to offer sincere condolences over the victims of the Istanbul terrorist explosion which left six people dead and several others injured. In his cable, His Highness the Crown Prince prayed to God to bless the souls of the victims and wished the wounded swift recovery.

His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Sunday a cable to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to express sincere condolences over the victims of the Istanbul terrorist explosion which left six people dead and several others wounded.(KUNA)

Earliers, a bomb exploded on a major pedestrian avenue in the heart of Istanbul on Sunday, killing six people, wounding dozens and sending people fleeing as flames rose. Footage posted online showed ambulances, fire trucks and police at the scene on Istiklal Avenue, a popular thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants that leads to the iconic Taksim Square. In one video, a loud bang could be heard and flames seen as pedestrians turned and ran away.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the blast a “treacherous attack” and said its perpetrators would be punished. In addition to the six people killed, Istanbul Gov. Ali Yerlikaya tweeted that another 53 were wounded – casualty counts that Erdogan also gave. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry denounced the “terrorist” bombing that occurred in the Turkish city of Istanbul earlier Sunday and resulted in several casualties. In a statement Sunday, the ministry expressed Kuwait’s solidarity with turkey, affirming firm position against terrorism in all its forms. The ministry also expressed sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Turkish government and people, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. (Agencies)

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