The Minister of Foreign Affairs has sent a message of condolence to the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has sent a message of condolence to the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, His Excellency Mohammad Haroon Chakhansuri, following the attacks by militants at a Sikh temple in central Kabul.
Minister’s message reads as follows:
“I am deeply dismayed by the news of several innocent worshippers killed and wounded in the attacks by militants and explosions that rocked a Sikh Temple in central Kabul.
The Maldives stands against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and strongly condemns this heinous attack. The sanctity of all places of worship must be respected at all times. The Government of Maldives stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Afghanistan in this hour of tragedy.
The Maldives remains committed to work closely with the international community in combating the scourge of global terrorism.
Please convey our heartfelt condolences to the victims, and members of the affected and bereaved families.”
ENDS