Message from Mr José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission,

Message from Mr José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, to His Excellency Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey

“Dear Prime Minister,

I learned about the terrible plane accident early this morning near isparta causing so many casualties and so much suffering.

On behalf of the European Commission and on my own behalf allow me to offer you our sincere condolences and the expression of our deepest sympathy and solidarity with the families of all the victims.

Please accept, Dear Prime Minister, the assurance of my highest consideration.

José Manuel BARROSO”