The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela extends its deepest condolences to the brotherly People and Government of the Republic of Turkey, headed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, for the terrible explosion recorded this Sunday in the city of Istanbul, which left fatalities, numerous injuries and substantial material losses.
FULL COMMUNIQUÉ:
“The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela extends its deepest condolences to the brother People and Government of the Republic of Turkey, headed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, for the terrible explosion recorded today in the city of Istanbul, which left fatalities, numerous injuries and substantial material losses.
In the face of such an unfortunate event, Venezuela joins the mourning that overwhelms them at this fateful moment, expressing our solidarity with the families, friends and relatives of the victims and expressing wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela trusts in the action of the Turkish authorities to clarify the facts that mourn dozens of homes and to establish the due responsibilities of the case.
Likewise, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela categorically condemns this fact and maintains its principled position of absolute condemnation of terrorist acts, methods and practices, in all their forms and manifestations.
Finally, the National Government ratifies its feelings of brotherhood and solidarity with the Government of President Recep Erdogan and the Turkish People at this time of deep sorrow and significant losses.”
Caracas, November 13, 2022
