RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Friday strongly condemned and denounced a terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing and injuring dozens of people.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the Kingdom’s position against “targeting places of worship, terrorizing civilians and shedding innocent blood,” adding that it supports Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism.
A suicide bomb claimed by Daesh killed at least 56 people and injured 194 at a mosque during Friday prayers, the deadliest attack in the country since 2018.
The ministry offered condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, the government and the Pakistani people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of #Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the city of #Peshawar, Islamic Republic of #Pakistan, and resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. pic.twitter.com/GmIMz6pIvZ
— Foreign Ministry (@KSAmofaEN) March 4, 2022
The UAE issued a statement condemning the attack as well and said it rejected all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at destabilizing security and stability and inconsistent with humanitarian values and principles.
Kuwait affirmed its solidarity with Pakistan and its support for all measures it takes to maintain its security and stability, while Egypt and Jordan also issued similar statements condemning the attack.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation said it supports the Pakistani government in confronting terrorism.
