We have received the news with sorrow that there were casualties and
injuries as a result of a suicide bomb attack perpetrated in Sadr City area
of Baghdad. We convey our condolences to the friendly and brotherly people
of Iraq, wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives and speedy
recovery to the wounded.
We strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack, perpetrated at a time
when there are strong signs towards ensuring peace, security and stability
in Iraq after long years of conflict environment.
Such attacks will not hinder the efforts towards attaining lasting
stability in Iraq. Turkey will continue to provide all kinds of support to
Iraq to this end.