Doha/Information Office/ 17 February 2016/ The State of Qatar has expressed strong condemnation of the criminal explosion in the Turkish capital Ankara today that killed and injured a number of people. The Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity of the State of Qatar with the brotherly Republic of Turkey and support to all measures it takes to face such criminal acts which aim to shake its security and stability. In a statement the ministry renewed its firm position rejecting violence and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The statement expressed Qatar government and people's sincere condolences to the victims' families, the Turkish government and people, wishing the injured speedy recovery.