The EU calls for "a rapid return to constitutional order in Turkey. In a joint statement Saturday said EU foreign policy chief Frederica Mogherini: "Turkey is an important partner for the European Union. The EU fully supports the democratically elected government, its institutions and the rule of law. "
EU'president "Donald Tusk pointed Saturday after the EU-Asia summit in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on" the dramatic events that have shaken the world in recent days: the attack in Nice and the military coup in Turkey. Let the message of solidarity of our entire community in the light of terrorism and violence have an important message for the world. "
Rutte: worrying situation
Prime Minister Mark Rutte called the situation in Turkey 'worrisome'. He has declared through a spokesman to news agency ANP know. Rutte is in Mongolia for a Euro-Asian summit.
The Prime Minister is in close contact with Minister Bert Koenders of Foreign Affairs on the developments in Turkey. The government is following events closely, says Rutte's spokesperson. Mr Koenders will drop back from his visit to South America because of the attempted coup in Turkey. That report his spokeswoman said Saturday.
Monday Koenders affects his EU colleagues in Brussels for emergency talks on Turkey and the attack on Thursday in Nice. "The violence must stop, 'he said on Twitter.
Sensitive
The relationship between the EU and Turkey is currently extremely sensitive because of "refugees deal" with Turkey. The EU and Turkey have agreed that Ankara refugees by boat traveled from country to Greece, takes back. In return, the Turks may soon visa-free travel to the EU, such as Turkey or at least adjust its terrorism laws.
Russia and the United States Friday night through their foreign ministers, Sergei Lavrov and John Kerry, jointly called for peace in Turkey. Diplomatic relations between Moscow and Ankara are at a low point.
Later that night told the Americans that must be prevented bloodshed. US President Barack Obama and Secretary Kerry called on the Turks to support the democratically elected government. According to the US Department of State, the events will not affect the fight against Islamic State where a military base is used in Turkey.
Johnson worried
The German Government also emphasized that the democratic order must be respected.British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson says 'very concerned' to be on the developments in Turkey. He says Britons in the country will be asked to keep an eye on the government website for travel advice.
The leader of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon called for calm in Turkey. A spokesman said that the Secretary-General is following developments in the country. Also, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urges calm and restraint on the situation in Turkey. "Turkey is a valued NATO ally. I call for the full observance of Turkey's democratic institutions and its constitution. "
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