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Türkiye Urges Investigation into Podgorica Stabbing Incident

10/31/2025

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Baris Kalkavan, Türkiye’s ambassador to Montenegro, urged a prompt investigation into the Podgorica stabbing.
He said the incident should not provoke hostility toward the Turkish community and condemned it as isolated at Türkiye's Republic Day reception.
Kalkavan called for clarity from Montenegrin authorities and reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to legal and political measures.
He noted Montenegro's stability is important for the Balkans and urged against xenophobia and hate speech.

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Baris Kalkavan, Türkiye’s ambassador to Montenegro, urged a prompt investigation into the Podgorica stabbing.
He said the incident should not provoke hostility toward the Turkish community and condemned it as isolated at Türkiye's Republic Day reception.
Kalkavan called for clarity from Montenegrin authorities and reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to legal and political measures.
He noted Montenegro's stability is important for the Balkans and urged against xenophobia and hate speech.