Erdogan: This Is A Bomb Thrown At Stability And Peace Of Turkey

ANKARA - Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that bomb attacks in Istanbul targeted Turkey's stability and peace.
Erdogan is currently in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to participate in the ceremonies to mark the 20th anniversary of TRNC.
Replying to questions of reporters about the explosion in Istanbul, Erdogan said, ''we get different figures about death toll. Number of those injured is very high. As you know, cars loaded with bombs were exploded. I consider this as a bomb hurled at Turkey's peace and tranquility.''
Erdogan said, ''I condemn the attack. This is a terrorist attacks made against humanity. We will continue to take necessary steps.''
Replying another question, Erdogan said there was nothing definite about those who staged the attack.
Erdogan said he would go to Istanbul after completing his visit to TRNC.
(AY) 15.11.2003