G7 Foreign Ministers Strongly Condemn Khashoggi's Murder - Statement
Fakhir Rizvi Published October 23, 2018 | 11:58 PM
The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers said in a Tuesday statement that they strongly condemn the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd October, 2018) The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers said in a Tuesday statement that they strongly condemn the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
"The G7 Foreign Ministers, of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest possible terms the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed took place in its consulate in Istanbul," the statement read.
The statement added that the foreign ministers expect a thorough, transparent, and quick probe into the case by Saudi Arabia in cooperation with Turkey.
"The confirmation of Mr. Jamal Khashoggi's death is a first step toward full transparency and accountability.
However, the explanations offered leave many questions unanswered ... Those responsible for the killing must be held to account. Saudi Arabia must put in place measures to ensure something like this can never happen again," the statement said.
Khashoggi, known for his criticism of Saudi policies, has recently been working as a columnist for The Washington Post. The journalist was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2.
Saudi Arabia admitted on Friday via state television that the journalist had been killed in a fight inside the consulate. Riyadh has arrested 18 people over their involvement in the incident, while at least five Saudi officials have been dismissed as the Khashoggi case was gaining momentum.
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