ANKARA (AA) - The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned Monday's terror attacks in Iraq which killed more than 70 people and wounded nearly 250 others.
"We have learned with great sorrow that more than 70 people were killed and nearly 250 others were wounded during bomb attacks on Monday in several cities of Iraq, including Mosul. We wish God’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in the sad incidents and a speedy recovery to the injured.
"Once again, we observe that security has worsened in the last couple of months in Iraq. We affirm that we will continue to be in solidarity with the Iraqi people against terrorism. On this occasion, we wish that delayed Mosul and al-Anbar provincial council elections will be held peacefully, safely and in a fair manner on June 20," the ministry said.
