President of Turkmenistan expresses condolences to Pakistani leadership over terrorist attack in Quetta
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister of this country Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in connection with the explosion that occurred at the railway station of the city of Quetta in Balochistan province, which resulted in numerous casualties and injuries.
“Resolutely opposing any manifestations of terrorism and extremism, Turkmenistan fully supports the efforts of the world community in countering this evil and eradicating it,” the message says.
On behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, the head of state conveyed words of deep sympathy and support at this difficult moment to the families and relatives of the victims and wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured, TDH reports.
According to media reports, a powerful explosion thundered on Saturday morning, November 9, at a railway station in the city of Quetta (the administrative center of Balochistan province in southwestern Pakistan). It occurred near the ticket office during the departure of two trains. It took the lives of at least 27 people, and more than fifty were injured.
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