(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Japanese and Chinese leaders have sent messages of condolences to Turkey over Saturday's twin blasts in the Turkish capital of Ankara.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a message that he is shocked by the news of the bombings that have caused heavy casualties, China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported Monday.
Xi also extended profound condolences to the victims, and expressed heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured.
"China opposes terrorism in any form and strongly condemns such terrorist attacks aimed at civilians," Xi said in his message dated Sunday to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
He added that China is willing to work with Turkey and the international community to jointly cope with the threat of terrorism. Nearly 100 people were killed and almost 250 others wounded in the pair of explosions, which targeted a peace rally at the central railway station in Ankara.
In Tokyo on Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe strongly condemned the terror attacks, saying acts of terrorism cannot be justified for any reason, according to the Foreign Ministry.
In his message sent to Erdogan, Abe said, "I am immensely shocked by the attack, which caused large number of casualties. I offer my condolences to the victims and their families and extend heartfelt sympathy to those who were injured." While resolutely condemning the attacks, the premier expressed Japan's sincere solidarity with the Turkish government and people.
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