ANKARA (AA) - Turkey has said it is concerned over increasing terrorist attacks in neighboring Iraq.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday said Turkey was "deeply saddened" by the attacks, which took place in several cities in the space of a few days and resulted in at least 65 deaths and over 200 injuries.
That the attacks in capital Baghdad, Nasiriyah, Karbala, Kirkuk and the town of Tuz Khormato continued on the Islamic religious holiday of Eid al-Fitr showed that "the terrorists who target the peace and prosperity of this nation are devoid of humanity and ethical values," the statement said.
"We are concerned over the recent increase in terrorist attacks in the country [Iraq] and call on all active parties, particularly the central government, to work towards establishing peace in society.
"Our county, that sees Iraq's peace as its own, is ready to provide the necessary cooperation and support in fight against terrorism, in a spirit of solidarity with our brothers in Iraq today as in yesterday."
