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'Terrorism is criminal' - South Africa's Zuma condemns killing of Russian Ambassador to Turkey

President Jacob Zuma. Picture credits: Gallo Images
President Jacob Zuma. Picture credits: Gallo Images

President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday sent South Africa’s condolences to the Russian Federation as well as the family of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov‚ following his assassination on Monday evening‚ in Ankara‚ Turkey.

In a statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation‚ President Zuma said: “The South African Government joins the international community in condemning this brutal attack against a diplomat‚ which is in violation of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. We would like to convey our deepest condolences to H.E President Vladimir Putin‚ the Government of the Russian Federation‚ and in particular to the family of the Ambassador Karlov. We also wish those injured in the attack‚ a speedy and full recovery.”

“Terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security‚ and any acts of terrorism are criminal‚ unjustifiable and cannot be condoned.”

The Dirco statement said South Africa reiterated its commitment to international initiatives aimed at fighting the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism.

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