UAE condemns terrorist attack on Egyptian security forces in Ismailia

Abu Dhabi / WAM

The UAE strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted an Egyptian security checkpoint in Ismailia, which resulted in deaths and injuries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) expressed the UAE’s full support for all measures undertaken by the Egyptian government to protect its sovereignty and security, and combat terrorism.
In a statement, the ministry affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of human values and principles.
The ministry also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its people and to the families of the victims of this heinous crime, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
Under the Chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar His Eminence Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb the Muslim Council of Elders also strongly condemns the terrorist attack targeting a security detail stationed near the Al-Saliheen Mosque in Egypt’s Ismailia Governorate which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
The council reiterates its categorical rejection of such terrorist attacks which contradict Islamic teachings as well as those of all religions along with international laws and norms.
It reaffirms its solidarity with the Egyptian state in the face of terrorism, until it is uprooted and destroyed.
The council’s Secretary-General Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam also extends the Council’s condolences to the people and leadership of Egypt as well as to the families of the victims who perished in the attacks, while praying for a speedy recovery for the wounded. May Allah the Almighty rid the world of the evils of terrorism and extremism.