Riyadh, November 13, 2022, SPA -- Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), denounced the bombing that targeted the Taksim area in the heart of Istanbul, Turkiye, and resulted in several fatalities and injuries as a result of the explosion. Dr. Al-Hajraf reaffirmed the GCC countries' steadfast stance against extremism, terrorism, and violence, expressing sympathy and condolences to Turkiye and wishing all those injured a speedy recovery. --SPA 21:08 LOCAL TIME 18:08 GMT 0030 www.spa.gov.sa/w1812839