PM Nawaz strongly condemns coup attempt in Turkey

LAHORE (Web Desk) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned the attempt to undermine democracy by a failed coup in the ‘brotherly country of Turkey.’

“We deeply admire the resolve of the brave and resilient Turkish people, who stood up against the forces of darkness and anarchy to express their support and commitment to democracy,” he stated. “We express our complete support and solidarity with President Erdogan, the democratically elected government of Turkey and the democratic institutions of Turkey.”

Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan reaffirms its abiding interest in a democratic, peaceful and stable Turkey.

“We wish to convey our prayers and good wishes for President Erdogan’s well-being and welfare of the people of Turkey as well as the unity of the Islamic Ummah.

We highly value our strong and historic ties with Turkey, he added.

He said Pakistan deeply appreciates President Erdogan’s steadfast support as also the support of the people of Turkey to Pakistan on all occasions, whenever the need arose.

The Prime Minister further said: “I wish to reaffirm full support of the Government and people of Pakistan to the elected Leadership and Government and the people of Turkey.”

Earlier today, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi has telephoned Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and expressed solidarity of people and government of Pakistan with the Turkish Government and democratic institutions.

The Turkish Foreign Minister thanked the government and the people of Pakistan for showing resolve to stand by democracy in Turkey. He said this is what we expected from a brother county.

He said they are also thankful to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his message of support for Turkish democracy and the government. 

It may be mentioned here that at least 60 people were killed in violence that erupted in Ankaara and Istanbul on Friday after a faction of the armed forces attempted to seize power.