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Syria and Saudi Arabia condemn Kabul bombing, express solidarity with Afghanistan
Riyadh also expressed hope that the Afghan people would enjoy lasting security, peace and stability.
Syria and Saudi Arabia have strongly condemned a bombing at an educational centre in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, which injured dozens of people, including children.
Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement on Friday that Damascus stands in full solidarity with Afghanistan, its government and people, and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
The explosion occurred on Monday in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood.
At least 52 children between the ages of 10 and 14 were injured in the incident.
Saudi Arabia also strongly condemned the bombing, with the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterating its complete rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism.
The ministry expressed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Afghanistan and its people following the blast and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Riyadh also expressed hope that the Afghan people would enjoy lasting security, peace and stability.