Press Releases
Suicide attack in Turkey (Statement by the Foreign Press Secretary Kawamura)
July 21, 2015
1. Japan is deeply shocked and outraged by the suicide attack in Suruc, Sanliurfa Prefecture, which caused many deaths and injuries on July 20. Japan expresses its condolences to the victims and their families and extends its heartfelt sympathy to those who were injured.
2. Acts of terrorism cannot be justified for any reason, and Japan resolutely condemns terrorism in all its forms. Japan expresses its solidarity with the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the people of Turkey.