Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques sent a cable of condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the victims of the terrorist attack that took place in Ankara. The King said in his cable, "We learned with grief about the terrorist attack that took place in Ankara which resulted in casualties. As we strongly condemn these criminal act, which is contrary to all human values and ethical principles, we, on behalf of the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, condole your excellency, the families of the victims and the brotherly Turkish people, praying to Allah Almighty for bestowing His mercy upon the victims and for a speedy recovery for the injured people, and to spare you, your country and your brotherly people all evils."