“We are outraged and deeply saddened by the horrific attacks perpetrated yesterday against the United States and the American Nation in New York and Washington DC.
We offer our heartfelt condolences for all the innocent people who have lost their lives. May their souls rest in peace. We also wish a speedy recovery for all the injured and to the bereaved families, the strength to bear their loss.
We condemn these cowardly attacks with the strongest of terms. They have once again demonstrated the need for international cooperation at all levels in combating the scourge of terrorism. We expect the rapid apprehension of the culprits and their being brought before justice.
As a country which has suffered greatly from terrorism in the past, we stand by our American friends and allies at this difficult hour. Our governments and authorities remain in contact. We have informed our American friends of our readiness to offer any assistance that may be needed.”
Official statement http://www.turkey.org/embassy/index.htm of the Embassy of Turkey to the United States http://www.turkey.org/start.html
Other Stories:
Comments of a wide range of Turkish officials and leaders to their American counterparts. (Turkish Embassy)
http://www.turkey.org/pressreleases/press.htm
“Letter of the Prime Minister to President Bush” (Turkish Embassy)
http://www.turkey.org/pressreleases/press.htm#Aciklama
“The Speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs” (Turkish Embassy)
http://www.turkey.org/pressreleases/press.htm#TGNACem
“Turkey promises support to US after terror attacks” (Reuters)
http://www.gsnonweb.com/gsnlib_a/gsn2001/2001_09/20010913/108997.html
“ANALYSIS – Turkey seen as US advance post in Middle East” (Reuters)
http://www.gsnonweb.com/gsnlib_a/gsn2001/2001_09/20010913/108982.html
“Turkey pledges US support, military on alert” (Reuters)
http://www.gsnonweb.com/gsnlib_a/gsn2001/2001_09/20010914/109087.html
Later Additions:
Turkish troops called upon to calm Kabul (National Post, 11/17/01)
http://www.nationalpost.com/home/story.html?f=/stories/20011117/791442.html
Turkey to Play Role in Afghan Peacekeeping Strategy (IHT, 11/17/01)
http://www.iht.com/articles/39172.html
Pakistan, Turkey offer Kabul peacekeepers (AP, 11/13/01)
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1005649313491&call_page=TS_World&call_pageid=968332188854&call_pagepath=News/World&col=968350060724
Turkey willing to send peacekeepers to Afghanistan (Reuters)
http://news.excite.com/news/r/011113/13/attack-turkey-minister
DIRIOZ: "THERE ARE 39 TURKISH CITIZENS IN PRISONS IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY" (Anadolu, 11/15/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/15.html
-REPORT ON U.S.-TURKEY RELATIONS AND WAR ON TERRORISM SAYS TURKEY
FROZE BANK ACCOUNTS BELONGING TO ORGANIZATIONS LINKED TO AL QAEDA (Anadolu, 11/14/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/14.html
Turkey discovers al-Qa'ida linked Arab company (Turkish Daily News, 11/17/01)
http://www.turkishdailynews.com/FrTDN/latest/for.htm#f11
Minister: Bin Laden's Brother Hauled in for Questioning in Turkey (Al Bawaba, 10/01/01)
http://www.albawaba.com/headlines/TheNews.php3?action=story&sid=183430&lang=e&dir=news
ECEVIT: TURKISH PEOPLE SUPPORT THE OPERATION (Anadolu, 11/12/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/12.html
-36 MEMBERS OF U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ASK BUSH TO HELP TURKEY (Anadolu, 11/10/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/10.html
-PEARSON:''WE NEED TURKEY'S HELP'' (Anadolu, 11/08/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/08.html
-U.S. TO GIVE WEAPONS TO TURKEY (Anadolu, 11/07/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/07.html
-U.S. IS GRATEFUL FOR TURKEY'S SUPPORT (Anadolu, 11/02/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/02.html
Support for freedom and human rights for Occupied Palestine:
CEM SAYS PEACE IN MIDDLE EAST DEPENDS ON FOUNDATION OF PALESTINIAN STATE (Anadolu, 11/16/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/16.html
(Turkish Foreign Minister speaks in defense of an independent Palestine)
-PRESIDENT SEZER SAYS BOTH PALESTINIAN AND ISRAELI ADMINISTRATIONS HAVE HISTORICAL RESPONSIBILITY TO END VIOLENCE IN THE REGION (Anadolu, 11/15/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/15.html
(Turkish President sends message during Palestine National Day and affirms support for a free Palestine)
-FOREIGN MINISTER CEM SAYS IT IS NOT CORRECT TO DESCRIBE
OUR RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL AS STRATEGICAL COOPERATION (Anadolu, 11/05/01)
http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/eng/news/november2001/05.html
(On Turkish relations with Israel in general)
