ANKARA, 11
November 2012: The leadership of Pakistan has condoled with the people and
Government of Republic ofTurkey over the Helicopter crash in Siirt province that
resulted in the death of 17 Turkish soldiers.
President of
Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari in his message to Turkish President Mr. Abdullah
Gul said:
“I have learnt
with great sadness that a helicopter accident in Siirt has resulted in a tragic
loss of seventeen Turkish soldiers. As a
nation which has lost so many of its own in the fight against terrorism, we, in
Pakistan, keenly feel this loss. Crowned by the glory of martyrdom, the supreme
sacrifice of these brave soldiers will never be in-vain. On behalf of the Government and people of
Pakistan, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and
the Turkish nation in this hour of national grief.”
Prime Minister
of Pakistan Raja Pervez Ashraf in his condolence message to his counterpart Mr.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said:
“…This tragic
incident illustrates the real and present dangers faced by our brave soldiers
in the sacred duty of protecting their motherland. By sacrificing their today,
these selfless sons ensure for their nation a secure and prosperous tomorrow. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the
family of each martyr. The people of Pakistan mourn with their Turkish brethren
the loss of each one of these heroes.”
ENDS
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