Countries condemn suicide bombing that caused heavy casualties in Pakistan

The foreign ministries of Egypt, the UAE and China have condemned the bloody suicide bombing in Pakistan and expressed solidarity with Pakistan in the fight against extremism and terrorism.

Security forces investigate at the scene of a bomb explosion in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, July 31, 2023. Photo: AFP/TTXVN

On July 31, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwestern Pakistan, which killed dozens of people last weekend.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs ' statement said the country condemns criminal acts and rejects all forms of violence and terrorism that undermine security and stability, and are contrary to human principles and values.

The ministry also expressed condolences to the Government and people of Pakistan and the families of the victims, and expressed hope for a speedy recovery of the injured.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry also condemned the bloody suicide bombing in Pakistan, and expressed solidarity with Pakistan in the fight against extremism and terrorism.

On the same day, China voiced its opposition to all forms of violence and terrorism and condemned the bombing targeting civilians in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson affirmed that China supports Pakistan in promoting anti-terrorism action, is determined to eradicate terrorism, maintain social stability and protect the people.

On July 30, a suicide bombing in Khar town, Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, bordering Afghanistan, killed more than 50 people.

The incident occurred when around 500 members and supporters of the Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party attended a meeting of the party.

JUI-F is a party in the current ruling coalition. The JUI-F meeting was held to prepare for the parliamentary elections in Pakistan, which are expected to take place around October or November, after the current parliament expires.

It was one of four deadliest attacks in northwest Pakistan since 2014, when an attack on a school in Peshawar killed 147 people, mostly children.

( According to https://www.vietnamplus.vn/cac-nuoc-len-an-vu-danh-bom-lieu-chet-gay-thuong-vong-lon-o-pakistan/886451.vnp )

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