MANAMA: Bahrain has condemned in the strongest terms the vicious terrorist plot that targeted the security of the Grand Mosque in Makkah as well as worshippers, stressing that the despicable act of terrorism is contrary to all religious, moral and humanitarian values.
Bahrain expressed its sincere appreciation of the great role of Saudi Arabia under the wise leadership of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz in providing all the comforts and tranquillity for worshippers, visitors and pilgrims, according to the Bahrain News Agency.
It also lauded the outstanding efforts of the security personnel in thwarting the cowardly terror plot, and affirmed that it stands fully with Saudi Arabia in its leadership role to consolidate and enhance security and peace in the region and across the world.
Bahrain said that it also fully supports all the actions and measures by Saudi Arabia to eliminate terrorist organisations.
It reiterated its firm position in rejecting terrorism and stressed the need for closer international cooperation to eliminate the phenomenon that threatens all nations and peoples without discrimination and to rid the world of the serious scourge and all those who support and finance it.
Meanwhile, an official source at the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the despicable terrorist plot which targeted the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
In a press statement, the source described that the plot as a blatant aggression against Muslim sanctities and a provocation to Muslim feelings, according to Kuwait News Agency, KUNA.
The source affirmed Kuwait’s support to all measures taken by Saudi Arabia to maintain its security and stability.
The source also lauded the Saudi security forces’ success in foiling the terrorist attack and hailed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to confront terrorism and serving Muslim pilgrims and worshippers.
Al Azhar has also condemned the terror plot targeting the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
In a statement issued in Cairo, Al Azhar affirmed its categorical rejection of this criminal and malicious act on the Muslim faith’s most sacred place, endangering the safety and security of pilgrims. It stressed that the perpetrators did not represent Islam or its beliefs.
Al Azhar emphasised its firm support and standing with Saudi Arabia to combat terrorism and extremism.
Al Azhar praised the readiness of the Saudi security forces, which succeeded in thwarting this criminal attempt.
