ANKARA - Turkish FM Abdullah Gul called Lebanese PM Fuad Siniora on Tuesday to express Turkey`s concern over recent developments in this country, a statement by the (MFA) indicated.
According to a statement by the MFA, Gul underlined importance of settlement of peace and order and overcoming the crisis in Lebanon, as soon as possible.
Gul also told Siniora that Turkey is in solidarity with the Lebanese government and people, and is ready to extend necessary assistance and support, the statement pointed out.
"We hope that clashes will be ended as soon as possible, and the current crisis will be taken under control without harming the civilians," the statement noted.
Condemning the terrorist attacks in Beirut, the MFA statement reads, "we call on Lebanese people to maintain their calm in front of these attacks aiming to escalate tension."
The statement recalled that Gul also called Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and PM Ismail Haniyeh last week, and told them that Turkey was ready to do its best to prevent any bloodshed in Palestine, maintain unity and solidarity, and support the national unity government.
Fifty people, including 30 officers, died and many others were injured in clashes between the army and Fatah Islam militants in Lebanon.