Doha / Information Office / March 09

The State of Qatar expressed strong condemnation and denunciation over the explosion that targeted a mosque in the Afghani capital of Kabul and left a number of people killed and wounded.

In a statement issued Friday, the Foreign Ministry reiterated the State of Qatar's firm stance in rejection of violence and terrorism no matter what the motives and reasons were.

The statement stressed the State of Qatar's absolute rejection of targeting places of worship and intimidating innocents.

The statement expressed the State of Qatar's condolences to the families of victims as well as the government and people of Afghanistan. It also expressed the State of Qatar's wishes of speedy recovery to the injured.