UAE condemns Egypt church terror attacks

Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Khalifa stressed UAE's solidarity with Egypt, by supporting its fight against "this heinous criminal act."

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable of condolence to President of Egypt Abdel Fatal El-Sisi on the victims of a terrorist attack, which targeted Mar Gergis Church in Tanta City, Egypt, on Sunday.
The UAE President stressed the solidarity of the UAE with sisterly Egypt, by supporting its fight against "this heinous criminal act," expressing his confidence in the cohesion of the people of Egypt and their ability throughout history to remain unified to defeat "this despicable terrorism by using all means."
He also extended the UAE's condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and the people of Egypt, wishing a quick recovery to the injured.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, sent similar cables to the President of Egypt.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, affirmed the solidarity of the UAE and Egypt, standing by the side of the brotherly nation in confronting this criminal and malicious act.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed expressed his confidence in the solidarity of the Egyptian people and its ability to uphold its national unity and defeat this abhorrent terrorism.
His Highness conveyed the condolences of the UAE to the Egyptian people and wished the victims a speedy recovery.

• MENA