OSCE Chairperson offers condolences to Turkey on the death of Turkish soldiers
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis, speaking at the 20th Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Belgrade, 6 July 2011. (OSCE/Frane Maroevic) Photo details
VILNIUS, 16 July 2011 - The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis, commented on a clash between government forces and militants in the Diyarbakır province of Turkey which resulted in the deaths of thirteen and injuries to seven Turkish soldiers.
“I offer my condolences to the families of those killed,” Ažubalis said. “I firmly condemn terrorism in all its manifestations. The use of violence to advance political aims is incompatible with the OSCE values and I call on all parties to accept that only peaceful negotiation can offer a way forward."