Turkey condemns desecration against Greek Orthodox cemetery in Gökçeada

Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday, "we regret that many grave-stones in a cemetery belonging to our Greek Orthodox citizens in Gökçeada were damaged on the night of October 28, 2010. We strongly condemn it."

"Upon notification of the incident by the Gökçeada Metropolitan to the Public Prosecutor's Office, an immediate investigation was launched in order to catch the perpetrators and bring them before justice. Necessary measures to prevent any recurrence of such an event are being taken by the relevant authorities," the Ministry added.