There were no reports of any Singaporeans injured or directly affected by the suicide bomb attacks at Istanbul airport, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press statement.
It said it had contacted “most of the registered Singaporeans in Istanbul and verified that they are safe”.
The Singapore Embassy in Ankara is also keeping in touch with the local Turkish authorities. “We will continue to contact the remaining registered Singaporeans,” it said.
In its statement, the ministry said Singapore strongly condemns the attacks.
“We are saddened by the loss of many innocent lives and we stand in solidarity with the Turkish people and government during this difficult time. We also extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope that the injured will make a quick recovery,” said the ministry.
It advises Singaporeans in Turkey to exercise vigilance and follow the instructions of the Turkish authorities.
Those who are in Istanbul and require consular assistance should contact the Singapore Embassy in Ankara or the 24-hour MFA Duty Office at:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Ankara
Tel: + 90 530 066 7311
Email: singemb_ank@mfa.sg
MFA Duty Office
Tel: +65 6379 8800 / 8855 (24-hour hotline)
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg
Reuters, Gullnaz Baig
