Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he “strongly” condemns “the heinous assassination attempt” against Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, APA reports quoting Anadolu Agency.
"I extend my get-well wishes to the people and government of Slovakia on behalf of my country and nation,” said Erdogan as he wished him a speedy recovery.
Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz also expressed profound sorrow about the attempted killing.
“This assassination attempt is a direct threat to democracy. Such acts should have no place in any society,” said Yilmaz.