Jordan condemns Istanbul terrorist attack

AMMAN — Jordan on Saturday condemned the terrorist blast in Istanbul, which left five dead and dozens others injured.

In a cable to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, His Majesty King Abdullah expressed his condolences over the death of the victims, a Royal Court statement said. 

The King also condemned the terrorist blast and wished the injured a speedy recovery. 

Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani expressed Jordan's rejection and condemnation of the incident, which targeted innocent civilians, voicing the government's solidarity with Turkey in confronting terrorism, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

Momani, who is also minister of state for media affairs and communications, expressed the government's condolences to the families of the victims and its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured, Petra added. 

He also called on all countries around the world to unite in the face of terrorism, renewing Jordan's stance that shuns all types of violence and terrorism.