President Erdogan's crucial message for nightclub attack

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said Turkey will continue to fight against terrorism and its backers "till the end."

President has issued a written message following the armed terror attack at an Istanbul nightclub early Sunday, which killed at least 39 people including a police officer and injured 69 others.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey to stand together and not give passage to dirty games of terrorists. The president added that those who attack people's peace aim to "create chaos." He points out that Turkey firm on doing whatever it takes to protect its citizens' safety and peace in the region.

Erdogan stresses every soul that we lost in this process, affects our hearts and stimulate our resolve to fight. As one Country and nation, Turkey ready to fight not only armed attacks but also the power behind them.

President Erdogan said the "vicious attack" in Istanbul clearly showed that terror does not discriminate but "aims to hurt and kill."

"I offer my condolences to our citizens', to our foreign guests' and to our security officer's families and wish a speedy recovery to those injured," Erdogan said. "We are dedicated to eradicate attacks and threats to our country."

The attack comes three weeks after twin bombings in Istanbul killed at least 45 people, most of whom were police officers.

Anadolu Agency