President Jokowi "Jokowi" Widodo has expressed his condolences to victims of a bomb blast at Turkish airport on Tuesday that claimed dozens of lives and wounded more than 140 people.
President Jokowi "Jokowi" Widodo has expressed his condolences to victims of a bomb blast at Turkish airport on Tuesday that claimed dozens of lives and wounded more than 140 people.
"Humanity is wounded. Deep condolences to victims of suicide bombing in Ataturk International Airport in Turkey. The world unites against terrorism - Jkw," wrote Jokowi via his personal Twitter account on Wednesday.
Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi said the ministry had maintained continuous communication with the Indonesian Embassy in Ankara and Consulate General in Istanbul. Based on the information, of the total 728 Indonesian are currently residing in Turkey, no Indonesian victims had been reported so far. Yet, the ministry would intensively monitor news regarding the attacks and coordinate with local authorities to ensure the safety of Indonesian nationals there.
"The government also reminds all Indonesian citizens currently in Istanbul to stay vigilant and to ensure their own safety by avoiding public places. We remind all Indonesian citizens to follow the directives of local authorities," she said at the State Palace complex.
The Indonesian Embassy has opened a hotline on +905319831534 for those who need assistance or further information, while it also has another hotline for family members in Indonesia of those in Turkey on +6281290070027.
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