Doha / Information Office / June 23

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned and denounced an attempt to target the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

In a statement today, the Foreign Ministry described this targeting as a blatant assault on the sanctity of Islamic holy places and a provocation to the feelings of millions of Muslims.

The statement stressed Qatar's solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support to all actions taken to preserve Islamic sanctities.

The statement reiterated Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of causes and motivations.