Federica
Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security
Policy/Vice-President of European Commission, and Johannes Hahn,
Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement
Negotiations, issued the following statement today:
"A
new tragedy has shocked Turkey today. People planning to participate in
a peaceful march around Ankara railway station were targeted by a bomb
attack: there are many dead and injured. We extend our sincere
condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to
those injured. Our sympathy goes to the Turkish people and authorities.
Turkish
people... and all political forces must stand united against terrorists
and against all those who try to destabilise a country that is facing
many threats.
As
the EU, we are determined to defeat those who want to disrupt and
destabilise societies. We stand by all people in Turkey who work
together to counter violence and terrorism. Our partnership and
engagement with the Turkish authorities and Turkish society is stronger
than ever, at all levels."