Ankara: HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Turkiye Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab conveyed the State of Qatar's condolences to Turkiye for the martyrs from the Qatari-Turkish Joint Forces and two civilian collaborators of Turkish nationality, following the crash of a helicopter in Qatari territorial waters due to a technical malfunction while performing a routine duty.

According to Qatar News Agency, the condolences were expressed during separate meetings between HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Turkiye and HE Minister of Defense of the Republic of Turkiye Yasar Guler, as well as HE Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of Turkiye Selcuk Bayraktaroglu.

During the two meetings, His Excellency affirmed the State of Qatar's full solidarity with the Republic of Turkiye in this tragic event, wishing for mercy for the martyrs and to inspire their families with patience and solace.