Assistant
to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco
spoke by phone today with Turkish Interior Minister Efkan Ala to
express condolences for
the horrific attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport and
offer U.S. support for continued Turkish efforts to combat the threat of
terrorism.
Ms. Monaco praised the bravery and professionalism of
Turkish security forces at the airport and Turkey’s
resilience in the face of this tragedy, as demonstrated by the quick
reopening of the Ataturk Airport today.
Ms. Monaco and Interior
Minister Ala agreed to continue their close counterterrorism
cooperation, and Ms. Monaco offered the full support of the U.S.
government to assist the Turkish government in its investigation of the
attack and in confronting the continued threat posed by terrorist
groups.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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