Putin Offers Condolences to Pakistan After Deadly Quetta Railway Station Attack
Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim and Government of Turkiye also condemned the terrorist attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following a devastating terrorist attack at the Quetta Railway Station.
The suicide bombing at the railway station in Quetta resulted in at least 26 deaths and left over 60 people injured on Nov 9.
In his letter of condolence issued on Saturday, President Putin expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, which claimed the lives of several civilians, including women and children.
He strongly condemned what he called a “barbaric crime” and called for justice for those responsible.
“We are determined to continue close cooperation with our Pakistani partners against all forms and manifestations of terrorism,” Putin wrote.
The Russian President also expressed Russia’s determination to assist in the fight against such heinous crimes and hoped that the masterminds behind the attack would be appropriately punished.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim and the Government of Turkiye also condemned the terrorist attack.
Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences and sympathies to Pakistan following a terrorist attack at Quetta Railway Station.
In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), he conveyed Malaysia’s deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan who are mourning the tragic loss of life.
The Malaysian Prime Minister emphasized that such acts of violence targeting civilians and security personnel serve as stark reminders of the persistent threats posed by extremism and ideological rigidity. He noted that these forces undermine progress and peace in Muslim societies.
Anwar Ibrahim also affirmed Malaysia’s solidarity with Pakistan, stating, “Malaysia stands firmly in solidarity with the government of Pakistan in its steadfast fight against terrorism”.
The Government of Turkiye also condemned the terrorist attack in strongest words, extended condolences to the people of Pakistan and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
“We will continue to support Pakistan in its fight against terrorism,” the Turkish ministry of foreign minister said in a letter.
