WHAT DID THE WORLD SAY
Saga Of July 15
Recep Tayyip Erdogan | President of the Republic of Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, "Unfortunately, these events occurred today is actually an attempt by a minority nested in our Armed Forces, which is an action attempted and encouraged by the well-known parallel structure as the superior mind. I believe that they will be punished as required, with an appropriate answer to be given by our nation against this action that targets unity, solidarity and integrity of our country".
Vladimir Putin | President of Russia
Putin, who spoke by phone to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after July the 15th, upon the military coup attempt against the elected government of Turkey, reminded their principles that anti-constitutional actions and violence cannot be accepted by Russian government.
Barack Obama | The US President
The US President Barack Obama condemned 15th of July coup attempt and used the words, "All claims towards USA having anything to do with the coup attempt in Turkey are unfounded."
Angela Merkel | German Prime Minister
German Prime Minister Angela Merkel expressed that she was in favor of the coup attempt being repelled.
Binali Yildirim | the Prime Minister
In his statement at NTV, Binali Yildirim said, "Our people should be at ease, these groups will be given no quarter. Police has taken action for reprisal. Even though it leads to death, what is necessary shall be done".
Abdullah Gul | Former President
Former President Abdullah Gul said, "Soldiers should return to their barracks, they cannot face our people anymore."
Devlet Bahceli | MHP (National Action Party) Party Leader
By calling the Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, Devlet Bahceli indicated that "the military insurrection" was unacceptable and added, “they are standing by the Government of Republic of Turkey”.
Kemal Kilicdaroglu | CHP (Republican People’s Party) Party Leader
Kemal Kilicdaroglu said, "This country has gravely suffered from coups. We don’t want to relive the same problems. We are staking a claim on the Republic and our democracy and maintain our faith to the fullest."
Hassan Rouhani | President of Iran
Stated, “the era of bullying the people with coups, cannons and tanks has well been over in Turkey” and problems “can only be resolved in the vote ballot.”
Ilham Aliyev | President of Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said, "On the behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and myself I express deep sadness and my condolences for those who gave their lives and wish the injured with quick recovery."
Ahmet Davutoglu | Former Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said, "All political views should stand side by side. It is a day to stand shoulder to shoulder with our people."
Alexis Tsipras | Greek Prime Minister
In a statement made on morning of 16th of July, Alexis Tsipras stated they backed the Turkish administration which has been elected in Turkey.
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