Egypt blast condemned

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a tourist bus in the Governorate of Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt, and led to the death and injury of a number of people. It expressed its deep-felt condolences and consolation to the families and relatives of the victims of this heinous terrorist crime.

The Ministry affirmed its full solidarity of the Kingdom with the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt in its efforts to combat violence and terrorism of all forms and vows support to its efforts to enhance security and peace in the region. It highlighted the kingdom’s absolute support for the security, stability, development and prosperity of the brotherly Egyptian people. “The ministry reiterates the Kingdom’s steadfast stance in the renunciation of terrorism and stresses the need for concerted efforts to eradicate this dangerous phenomenon.”

A roadside blast has killed three people - two Vietnamese tourists and a local tour guide - and injured 11 others on a bus near the Giza pyramids in Egypt, officials say