Telegram of condolences to Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel over death of German tourists in explosion in Istanbul

Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that it was with great sorrow that he learned of the tragedy.

'Kazakhstan condemns all kinds of terrorism and extremism that pose a threat to the global security, and supports the fight against them through the efforts of the entire international community,' the telegram reads.

On behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and on his own behalf Nursultan Nazarbayev expressed condolences to Angela Merkel, the bereaved families and the people of Germany.

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