Doha / Information Office / July 27

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the explosion in Afghanistan's south-eastern Ab Band district, causing deaths and injuries.

In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of motives and reasons.

The statement expressed condolences of the State of Qatar to the victims' families, the government and people of Afghanistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.