UPDATES WITH IDENTITIES OF TURKISH CITIZENS, STATEMENT BY TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY</p> <p>By Tevfik Durul</p> <p>ANKARA(AA) – Two Turkish engineers are among the people who lost their lives in Sunday's terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu said Sunday on Twitter.</p> <p>"Unfortunately, we lost our citizens, Serhan Selcuk Narici and Yigit Ali Cavus, in the treacherous attacks in Sri Lanka," Cavusoglu tweeted.</p> <p>Extending his condolences to families of the victims, Cavusoglu said: "We are in contact with their families and we will ensure quick return of the bodies to our country."</p> <p>Those who cannot hear from relatives in the country can reach Turkish Embassy in Colombo on +94 (76) 766 7339, and Consulate on +90 (312) 292 29 29, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.</p> <p>“Our citizens in Sri Lanka are strongly encouraged to follow the announcements of the local security forces and the Turkish Embassy in Colombo,” the statement added.</p> <p>A total of 207 people were killed in multiple blasts, targeting churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Sunday, according to local broadcaster Derana.
*Writing by Zehra Nur Duz
