The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at the Ataturk Airport of Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday.

The President has said "I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul Turkey yesterday. India reiterates its solidarity with the people of Turkey in this difficult hour. Our heart and prayers are with the bereaved families as well as those injured in the attacks. The world community must remain united in its resolve to fight against the evil forces of terrorism”.

This Press Release issued at 1525 hrs.