We strongly condemn the attack perpetrated today (2 July) in the Hijaz area of Damascus, the capital of Syria, which claimed lives.

Axar.az reports, in a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry denounced the attack and offered condolences to the families of those killed.

The ministry also expressed sympathy for the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

“We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in this heinous attack and a speedy recovery to the injured. We extend our condolences to the bereaved families and to the people of Syria.”

Turkiye stressed that attempts to undermine Syria’s progress toward stability and social unity would ultimately fail.

“We remain convinced that the most effective response to attempts aimed at undermining the progress achieved towards establishing durable stability and security in Syria, as well as to efforts seeking to disrupt social cohesion, will be given by the Syrian people themselves through the preservation of their unity and solidarity.

Turkiye will continue to stand with Syria throughout this process,” the statement reads.

According to the latest reports, five people were killed, and 16 others were injured in the attack in Damascus.