The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemns the terrorist bombing that took place today in the Sheikh Zuweid market of North Sinai Governorate, Arab Republic of Egypt, which claimed the lives of a number of people and injured others. The Ministry affirms the Kingdom of Bahrain’s support alongside the Arab Republic of Egypt in its efforts to combat all forms of violence and terrorism, and its solidarity in all measures taken to deter those undermining its security and stability.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to those injured. The Ministry also affirms the unequivocal position of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which rejects all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, calling for concerted efforts to eliminate terrorism and all those who support or fund it.