After an attempted coup, the United States strongly urges Turkey to uphold highest standards of democracy and administer justice against the perpetrators, stated John Kerry , reports the RIA Novosti .

“We squarely on the side of the elected leadership in Turkey. However, we firmly urge the government of Turkey to maintain calm and stability throughout the country, and we also urge the government of Turkey to uphold the highest standards of respect for the nation’s democratic institutions and the rule of law. We support bringing the perpetrators of the coup to justice, but we caution a reach that goes beyond that,” said Kerry .