Somalia condemns 'heinous' terror attack on Turkiye Aerospace Industries

Smoke rises as security forces, firefighters, and paramedics are dispatched to Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) facilities after explosions and gunshots were reported following a terrorist attack in the Kahramankazan district of Ankara, Turkiye on October 23, 2024 [İsmail Kaplan/Anadolu Agency]

Somalia condemned a “heinous” terrorist attack Wednesday on the Turkish Aerospace Industries, Anadolu Agency reports.

“This cowardly act is not just an attack on Turkiye, but a threat to global peace and security. Somalia, having faced similar challenges, empathises with Turkiye,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Somalia commended the swift response of security forces and are confident that those responsible will be brought to justice, it said.

Mogadishu offered condolences to the families affected and said it stands in solidarity with the people and government of Turkiye.

“Somalia remains committed to standing with Turkiye and the international community in the fight against terrorism, with a partnership grounded in shared values and mutual trust,” it said and urged the international community “to strengthen cooperation against terrorism”.

“Together, we can ensure that such acts do not weaken our resolution to protect our people and uphold peace”, it said.

The terrorist attack targeted Turkish Aerospace Industries’ facilities in Ankara.

The attack caused casualties with, for dead and 14 wounded, according to the Turkish Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya.

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