Secretary-General, Condemning Terrorist Attack on Turkey Airport, Stresses Need to Intensify Efforts to Combat Terrorism, Violent Extremism

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General condemns today’s terrorist attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport.  He expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Turkey.  He wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.

The Secretary-General hopes that the perpetrators of this crime will be identified and brought to justice.  He stands firmly by Turkey as it confronts this threat and stresses the need to intensify regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism.