Doha- Information Office -19 February

The State of Qatar strongly condemned the shooting that targeted a church in Russia's southern province of Dagestan, which caused a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement on Monday, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm position rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of motives and reasons.

The statement expressed condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims, the government and people of Russia, wishing the wounded speedy recovery.