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| World leaders expressed support for Turkey and its democratic institutions on Saturday after the government quashed an attempted military coup. | World leaders expressed support for Turkey and its democratic institutions on Saturday after the government quashed an attempted military coup. |
| The Italian foreign minister, Paolo Gentiloni, said Turkish authorities must do their utmost to ensure “respect for the rule of law, of fundamental rights and of parliament’s role” following the failed coup. | The Italian foreign minister, Paolo Gentiloni, said Turkish authorities must do their utmost to ensure “respect for the rule of law, of fundamental rights and of parliament’s role” following the failed coup. |
| In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Saturday evening, Gentiloni expressed “relief” that Turkey thwarted what he calls a “military adventure that would have brought the country into chaos with the return of ghosts of the past.” | In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Saturday evening, Gentiloni expressed “relief” that Turkey thwarted what he calls a “military adventure that would have brought the country into chaos with the return of ghosts of the past.” |
| Gentiloni also said that “prompt re-establishment of constitutional order and stability is urgent and necessary” but that must occur without “indulging in the logic of violence.” | Gentiloni also said that “prompt re-establishment of constitutional order and stability is urgent and necessary” but that must occur without “indulging in the logic of violence.” |
| Related: Attempted coup reflects growing tension in Turkey | Related: Attempted coup reflects growing tension in Turkey |
| The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, said she condemned the coup attempt, saying democratic institutions must be respected. | The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, said she condemned the coup attempt, saying democratic institutions must be respected. |
| Merkel told reporters at the chancellery in Berlin on Saturday that it was “tragic that so many people paid for this coup attempt with their lives” and urged an end to the bloodshed. | Merkel told reporters at the chancellery in Berlin on Saturday that it was “tragic that so many people paid for this coup attempt with their lives” and urged an end to the bloodshed. |
| She said “Germany stands on the side of all of those in Turkey who defend democracy and the rule of law.” | She said “Germany stands on the side of all of those in Turkey who defend democracy and the rule of law.” |
| The European Union’s foreign affairs chief said it was “indispensable” that Turkey regain stability. The Italian news agency ANSA on Saturday further quoted Federica Mogherini as saying it was imperative that “a dangerous spiral of violence” isn’t fuelled. | The European Union’s foreign affairs chief said it was “indispensable” that Turkey regain stability. The Italian news agency ANSA on Saturday further quoted Federica Mogherini as saying it was imperative that “a dangerous spiral of violence” isn’t fuelled. |
| Mogherini was also quoted as calling on Turkey to respect the law, rule of law and democratic conventions, calling them “binding and inalienable principles” which are also the “best way to face the difficulties that Turkey is experiencing.” | Mogherini was also quoted as calling on Turkey to respect the law, rule of law and democratic conventions, calling them “binding and inalienable principles” which are also the “best way to face the difficulties that Turkey is experiencing.” |
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| Russia’s Foreign Ministry expressed concern about tensions in Turkey in the wake of the coup. “The aggravation of the political situation in the context of the terrorist threats existing in the country and armed conflict in the region carry a high risk to international and regional stability,” the ministry said in a statement. “We call on the government and people of Turkey to solve the existing problems without violence, to respect the constitutional order.” | Russia’s Foreign Ministry expressed concern about tensions in Turkey in the wake of the coup. “The aggravation of the political situation in the context of the terrorist threats existing in the country and armed conflict in the region carry a high risk to international and regional stability,” the ministry said in a statement. “We call on the government and people of Turkey to solve the existing problems without violence, to respect the constitutional order.” |
| Tensions between Russia and Turkey have been strong since last Autumn when Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the border with Syria. However, relations appeared to be moving toward repair after the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, issued an apology for the incident last month. | Tensions between Russia and Turkey have been strong since last Autumn when Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the border with Syria. However, relations appeared to be moving toward repair after the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, issued an apology for the incident last month. |
| The US secretary of state, John Kerry, said the US would entertain an extradition request for exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Turkey’s president blames for the failed coup. But Kerry added that Turkey’s government would have to present evidence of Gulen’s wrongdoing that withstands scrutiny. | The US secretary of state, John Kerry, said the US would entertain an extradition request for exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Turkey’s president blames for the failed coup. But Kerry added that Turkey’s government would have to present evidence of Gulen’s wrongdoing that withstands scrutiny. |
| While visiting Luxembourg, Kerry said Turkey hasn’t made a request to extradite the Pennsylvania-based Gulen. But he said he anticipated questions about Gulen, who has condemned the coup attempt. | While visiting Luxembourg, Kerry said Turkey hasn’t made a request to extradite the Pennsylvania-based Gulen. But he said he anticipated questions about Gulen, who has condemned the coup attempt. |
| Kerry said on Saturday the US opposed any attempt to overthrow a democratically elected leader and change must come through a constitutional process. | Kerry said on Saturday the US opposed any attempt to overthrow a democratically elected leader and change must come through a constitutional process. |
| The Israeli Foreign Ministry said it respected the democratic process in Turkey and looked forward to the continued reconciliation between the countries. Israel and Turkey recently struck a broad reconciliation pact to restore diplomatic relations after six years of animosity between the once-close Mideast powers following a deadly Israeli naval raid to stop an activist flotilla aiming to breach the Gaza blockade. | The Israeli Foreign Ministry said it respected the democratic process in Turkey and looked forward to the continued reconciliation between the countries. Israel and Turkey recently struck a broad reconciliation pact to restore diplomatic relations after six years of animosity between the once-close Mideast powers following a deadly Israeli naval raid to stop an activist flotilla aiming to breach the Gaza blockade. |
| Relations between Israel and Turkey began to decline soon after the Turkish president, whose party has Islamist roots, came to power in 2003. Since then, Erdogan has sought closer ties with Muslim nations while trying to distance his country from Israel. Erdogan’s close ties with Gaza’s Islamic Hamas rulers have further strained ties. | Relations between Israel and Turkey began to decline soon after the Turkish president, whose party has Islamist roots, came to power in 2003. Since then, Erdogan has sought closer ties with Muslim nations while trying to distance his country from Israel. Erdogan’s close ties with Gaza’s Islamic Hamas rulers have further strained ties. |
| Hamas congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for quashing a “vicious” plot to overthrow him. Hamas said it remembers Turkey’s “wise leadership in supporting the Palestinian people and their cause” and working to lift the blockade on Gaza, the coastal territory ruled by the group. | Hamas congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for quashing a “vicious” plot to overthrow him. Hamas said it remembers Turkey’s “wise leadership in supporting the Palestinian people and their cause” and working to lift the blockade on Gaza, the coastal territory ruled by the group. |
| Hamas supporters took to the streets in several places across the Gaza Strip to celebrate the failure of the coup, raising Turkish flags and posters bearing Erdogan’s image. | Hamas supporters took to the streets in several places across the Gaza Strip to celebrate the failure of the coup, raising Turkish flags and posters bearing Erdogan’s image. |
| Related: Aftermath of Turkey coup attempt will be bloody and repressive | Related: Aftermath of Turkey coup attempt will be bloody and repressive |
| An aide to Pakistan’s prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, condemned the attempted coup and said Pakistan “hopes that peace and normalcy will be restored in Turkey.” | An aide to Pakistan’s prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, condemned the attempted coup and said Pakistan “hopes that peace and normalcy will be restored in Turkey.” |
| Tariq Fatimi also said he had contacted Turkey’s foreign minister to express solidarity with Turkey’s government and democratic institutions. | Tariq Fatimi also said he had contacted Turkey’s foreign minister to express solidarity with Turkey’s government and democratic institutions. |
| Pakistan’s main political parties have praised the people of Turkey for foiling the coup. Sharif was himself overthrown in a 1999 coup led by General Pervez Musharraf, who ruled Pakistan until 2008. | Pakistan’s main political parties have praised the people of Turkey for foiling the coup. Sharif was himself overthrown in a 1999 coup led by General Pervez Musharraf, who ruled Pakistan until 2008. |
| The British foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, said he had spoken to his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, to underline support for Turkey’s “democratic elected government and institutions” in the wake of the coup attempt. The Foreign Office is advising Britons in Turkey to stay indoors, avoid public places, especially demonstrations, and remain vigilant. | The British foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, said he had spoken to his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, to underline support for Turkey’s “democratic elected government and institutions” in the wake of the coup attempt. The Foreign Office is advising Britons in Turkey to stay indoors, avoid public places, especially demonstrations, and remain vigilant. |
| British Airways said it was canceling all flights to and from Turkey on Saturday, but budget airline easyJet said it planned to run its scheduled flights, largely to Turkish resort towns. The airline said the schedule “will be kept under continuous review.” | British Airways said it was canceling all flights to and from Turkey on Saturday, but budget airline easyJet said it planned to run its scheduled flights, largely to Turkish resort towns. The airline said the schedule “will be kept under continuous review.” |
| Spain’s acting foreign minister, Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo, condemned the attempted coup, telling Spanish national television that his government completely supported the Turkish government headed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He said “without a doubt we support respecting the constitution and democratically elected institutions, and we condemn all coups without reservation.” | Spain’s acting foreign minister, Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo, condemned the attempted coup, telling Spanish national television that his government completely supported the Turkish government headed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He said “without a doubt we support respecting the constitution and democratically elected institutions, and we condemn all coups without reservation.” |
| Canada’s foreign affairs minister commended the people of Turkey for defending their democracy and civilian rule. | Canada’s foreign affairs minister commended the people of Turkey for defending their democracy and civilian rule. |
| “We are relieved that democracy has been preserved and that the democratically elected government remains in power. We are also encouraged by the gradual return to stability today,” the foreign affairs minister, Stephane Dion, said. | “We are relieved that democracy has been preserved and that the democratically elected government remains in power. We are also encouraged by the gradual return to stability today,” the foreign affairs minister, Stephane Dion, said. |
| “We stand with Turkey, a strong partner and Nato ally, as it recovers from these unsettling events. We are confident that the government and the people of Turkey will persevere against these challenges in an orderly and peaceful manner.” | “We stand with Turkey, a strong partner and Nato ally, as it recovers from these unsettling events. We are confident that the government and the people of Turkey will persevere against these challenges in an orderly and peaceful manner.” |
| The federal government is offering consular assistance to Canadians in Turkey, and Dion noted the government received more than 600 inquiries from Canadians on Friday and Saturday, either in Turkey or with family in Turkey. | The federal government is offering consular assistance to Canadians in Turkey, and Dion noted the government received more than 600 inquiries from Canadians on Friday and Saturday, either in Turkey or with family in Turkey. |
| The exiled Syrian opposition congratulated the Turkish people for halting the attempted military coup. The Turkey-based Syrian National Coalition said Turkey had protected its democratic institutions “in the face of dark and desperate attempts that sought to take control of the popular will.” It said the Turkish people value democracy and “will not let a group of putschists take it away in a desperate attempt to restore military rule.” | The exiled Syrian opposition congratulated the Turkish people for halting the attempted military coup. The Turkey-based Syrian National Coalition said Turkey had protected its democratic institutions “in the face of dark and desperate attempts that sought to take control of the popular will.” It said the Turkish people value democracy and “will not let a group of putschists take it away in a desperate attempt to restore military rule.” |
| Turkey has been one of the main backers of the uprising against the Syrian president, Bashar Assad, and is hosting some 2.7 million Syrian refugees. In the early hours of the attempted coup, celebratory gunfire broke out across Damascus. The government and its supporters view the rebels as terrorists and consider Turkey to be one of their chief sponsors. | Turkey has been one of the main backers of the uprising against the Syrian president, Bashar Assad, and is hosting some 2.7 million Syrian refugees. In the early hours of the attempted coup, celebratory gunfire broke out across Damascus. The government and its supporters view the rebels as terrorists and consider Turkey to be one of their chief sponsors. |
| The Gulf nation of Qatar, which has close ties to Erdogan’s government, was quick to condemn the military coup attempt as a “violation of the constitutional legitimacy” in Turkey and said it supports all legal measures the government takes to maintain security and stability. | The Gulf nation of Qatar, which has close ties to Erdogan’s government, was quick to condemn the military coup attempt as a “violation of the constitutional legitimacy” in Turkey and said it supports all legal measures the government takes to maintain security and stability. |
| The official Qatar News Agency said the ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, had spoken with Erdogan by phone to express Qatar’s support. Qatar and Turkey have grown increasingly close in recent years, and share similar stances on their support for Syrian rebel groups and the Muslim Brotherhood. The two countries agreed last year to establish a Turkish military base in Qatar. | The official Qatar News Agency said the ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, had spoken with Erdogan by phone to express Qatar’s support. Qatar and Turkey have grown increasingly close in recent years, and share similar stances on their support for Syrian rebel groups and the Muslim Brotherhood. The two countries agreed last year to establish a Turkish military base in Qatar. |
| Iran said the attempted military coup in Turkey was “doomed to fail.” The foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, was quoted by the official IRNA news agency as praising the “brave defence by the people of Turkey of their democracy and elected government.” He said the events in neighbouring Turkey prove “that coup d’etat has no place and is doomed to fail in our region.” | Iran said the attempted military coup in Turkey was “doomed to fail.” The foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, was quoted by the official IRNA news agency as praising the “brave defence by the people of Turkey of their democracy and elected government.” He said the events in neighbouring Turkey prove “that coup d’etat has no place and is doomed to fail in our region.” |
| The Sudanese president, Omar Bashir, condemned the attempted coup in Turkey and expressed support for the government. Bashir, who himself came to power in a 1989 military coup, said that the “Sudanese people and government stand alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his government and the people of Turkey. Sudan’s Foreign Ministry congratulated “Turkey, its president, government and people for the decisive victory of the national will.” | The Sudanese president, Omar Bashir, condemned the attempted coup in Turkey and expressed support for the government. Bashir, who himself came to power in a 1989 military coup, said that the “Sudanese people and government stand alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his government and the people of Turkey. Sudan’s Foreign Ministry congratulated “Turkey, its president, government and people for the decisive victory of the national will.” |
| The president of Turkey’s neighbour Azerbaijan condemned the attempted coup. President Ilham Aliev was concerned about developments in Turkey and “welcomed measures taken to prevent the attempt at a coup and to stabilise the situation,” spokesman Ali Hasanov said. Azerbaijan is a Turkic nation and its late president Geidar Aliev once described their relations as “one nation, two states” -- a phrase later echoed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. | The president of Turkey’s neighbour Azerbaijan condemned the attempted coup. President Ilham Aliev was concerned about developments in Turkey and “welcomed measures taken to prevent the attempt at a coup and to stabilise the situation,” spokesman Ali Hasanov said. Azerbaijan is a Turkic nation and its late president Geidar Aliev once described their relations as “one nation, two states” -- a phrase later echoed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. |
| Turkmenistan said the coup attempt had caused “serious anxiety.” The Foreign Ministry said President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov “expressed support for the Turkish people and government and also firm confidence in stabilising the situation in Turkey.” Turkmenistan is ethnically Turkic but does not share a border with Turkey. | Turkmenistan said the coup attempt had caused “serious anxiety.” The Foreign Ministry said President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov “expressed support for the Turkish people and government and also firm confidence in stabilising the situation in Turkey.” Turkmenistan is ethnically Turkic but does not share a border with Turkey. |