Doha / Information Office / September 23

The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the attempt to assassinate the first assistant to the President of Ukraine Sergey Scheffer, and stressed the need to pursue those involved in it and bring them to justice.

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm position on rejecting violence, terrorism and political assassinations, regardless of the motives and reasons.

The statement affirmed Qatar's keenness for the maintenance of security and stability in Ukraine.