Presidential adviser: What happened in Berlin – a tragedy, assassination of Ambassador Karlov – a revolting act. Defence Minister: We stand united against terrorism

Presidential adviser Bogdan Aurescu (photo 1) has sent condolences on behalf of the Presidential Administration following the tragedy in Berlin, stating at the same time, that the assassination of the Russian Ambassador in Ankara, Andrey Karlov, is a “revolting act”.

“I would like to express, on behalf of the Presidential Administration, sincere condolences to the grieving families, to the German authorities and the German people for the innocent victims, dead and wounded, in the Christmas Market of Berlin. What occurred in Berlin, in Breitscheidplatz, represents an unimaginable tragedy,” Aurescu told Agerpres.

He showed that Europe is for the second time, in mourning, after the Ankara attack to which the Russian Federation Ambassador to Turkey fell victim.

“The assassination of a diplomat, who, by the definition of his profession, is a person of negotiation, dedicated to attaining the objective of maintaining peace and international security through peaceful means, in opposition with any acts of violence, is a revolting act,” said Aurescu, specifying that Romania supports the grieving family and the Russian authorities.

Defence Minister conveys condolences, says terrorism has no justification

Defence Minister Mihnea Motoc (photo 2) has conveyed on Tuesday a message of condolences to the mourning families following the attack in Berlin, adding that terrorism should be dealt with firmly, it has no justification.

“Another cowardly act has hit the joy of a Christmas Fair in Berlin, leading to deaths and wounded people without no guilt. (…) We can only stand united against terrorism, to reject it and fight it strongly,” Minister Motoc wrote on his Facebook page.

The minister has conveyed condolences to the families of the victims, thoughts of comfort and solidarity with the mourning German people.

On the other hand, the Defence Minister has sent condolences to the family of assasinated Russian Ambassador in Ankara.

“It was a bloody night, with renewed fears against the resurgent terrorism, without frontiers, with no limits. In Ankara, Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov has fallen under the bullets of hate. Condolences to the mourning family and solidarity with the Russian people. Tougher times are coming…” Motoc also wrote.