Turkey has cancelled a major promotion due to take place in London on Sunday following the Soma mining accident in which 300 people died.
The Turkish ministry of culture and information said Turkish Day in London had been postponed until further notice.
In a message issued yesterday, it said: "Turkey is continuing to suffer the tragedy of yesterday’s mining accident at Soma.
"Turkey has lost hundreds brave miners and the situation continues to develop.
"Families, friends and colleagues of those that have passed away are experiencing unimaginable grief and suffering at this time. We therefore cannot justify celebrating at Turkish Day in London so soon after this catastrophic event or, as the case may be, whilst it is still unfolding.
"To that end we have decided to postpone Turkish Day in London until further notice . We hope you, as a community who have shown extraordinary enthusiasm to celebrate Turkish and Anatolian culture can understand our decision. Our thoughts are with the survivors and the families, friends and colleagues of those that have passed away."
