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Recep Tayyip Erdogan: â€œWe will never bow to any attackâ€

19 October 2011 13:46 (UTC +04:00)

He said Turkish security forces launched large-scale operations against the terrorists, who fled to the neighboring country, including â€œa hot pursuit within the limits of international law". Erdogan said: â€œOur enemy should know that the Turkish state was built on the heart of our martyrs, our national flag received its color from the blood of martyrs. Motherland and flag is our honor and pride. These are holy things and every son of our land is ready to die for them. Both friends and enemies should know that we will never bow to any attack and will never step back. Turkey sees everybody, who supports terror openly or secretly. Everyone who supports the terrorist organization will take the consequences of itâ€.

Erdogan said Turkey looks for solidarity and cooperation of the international community in its struggle against terrorism. Prime Minister said some outside forces, which are against the strengthening and development of Turkey, use PKK terrorist organization for their goals. He said this was a long-term struggle against the terror and Turkey would keep cool in this struggle.